ENG 4015
The Globalization of English · 3 credits · Spring 2027
Requirements
Prerequisite: ENG/CMP/LTT 2800 or 2850, or departmental permission
About this course
This course investigates the state of English in the world today?how the English language aids globalization, and how globalization changes English as it becomes central across speech communities. After studying the historical andgeopolitical bases for the rise of English as a global language, the course explores the implications of decolonization, diaspora communities, and digital technology fordiversifying the structure, norms, and usage of the English language. Students will discuss the controversial history, changing attitudes, new competencies, and competing ideologies associated with English both globally and locally.Students will receive credit for ENG 4015, COM 4015, or SOC 4015. These courses may not substitute for each other in the F-grade replacement policy.
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