ULEN30032 10 Semester 2 Undergraduate Level 3 University Language Centre 1 FHEQ level (Framework for Higher Education Qualifications) ' Last part of a Bachelors ' European Credit Transfer & Accumulation System Rating : 5.0 <P>This course addresses areas such as: the role of English in a globalised world; Why English: the historical dimension; the cultural legacy; the impact on other languages; linguistic features of new Englishes; issues in teaching English as a global language; how will English as an international language evolve.<BR><BR>This course also has a language skills development dimension and therefore explicit attention will be given devoted to the following areas: producing clearly written and well-organised academic texts; giving effective oral presentations.</P> <P>This course addresses areas such as: the role of English in a globalised world; Why English: the historical dimension; the cultural legacy; the impact on other languages; linguistic features of new Englishes; issues in teaching English as a global language; how will English as an international language evolve.<BR><BR>This course also has a language skills development dimension and therefore explicit attention will be given devoted to the following areas: producing clearly written and well-organised academic texts; giving effective oral presentations.</P> <P>FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING 'HOW TO APPLY', SEE<BR>http://www.ulc.manchester.ac.uk/languages/leap/</P> <P>Upon successful completion of the course, students will: a) have an understanding of the key issues relating to English as a global language b) have further developed their written competence in English, c) through textual analysis and seminar discussion, have developed their powers of interpretation, argumentation<BR><BR>Transferable skills: At the end of the course, students should be able to: a) appreciate issues of clarity and flow of ideas in written communication; b) critically reflect on their academic writing in their own first, or academic, language; c) work productively in pairs and teams d) give effective presentations; e) analyze cultural and linguistic phenomena.</P> <P>Classes and seminars, two hours per week.</P> 0 Other 100% <P>Oral and written summary (25%); Group presentation (20%); Written report (30%)<BR><BR>Nature and timing of feedback: Feedback will include a combination of informal ongoing oral and written feedback resulting from class based learning activities; formal written feedback will be given following every assessment</P> Y <P>Set texts: Jennifer Jenkins: World Englishes<BR><BR>Recommended texts: Philip Seargeant Exploring World Englishes</P> 0 <P><B>Information</B><BR>FOR THE MOST UP-TO-DATE INFORMATION, INCLUDING 'HOW TO APPLY', SEE<BR>http://www.ulc.manchester.ac.uk/languages/leap/<BR><BR>Pre-requisite: IELTS 7.0 (or equivalent)<BR>Credits: 10<BR>Taught during: semester two</P><P><B>Timetable</B><BR>http://www.ulc.manchester.ac.uk/languages/leap/english/timetables/</P>