Course World Englishes

Course Description

This course provides an overview of the major varieties of English, including their characteristics at various linguistic levels, their use and status in different countries, and issues of TESOL teaching and testing. Students will compare and contrast varieties of English and investigate the history and spread of English, the formal characteristics of Englishes around the world, and the language teaching. In addition, students will explore how globalization plays an important role in the status, function and features of English in the world today. The teaching learning activities are conducted through presentation, discussion, and question-answer. Students will develop a research project, focusing on some aspects of English in several varieties.

Program Objectives (PO)

1. Being able to define various types of English.
2. Being able to compose articles on issues related to variations of English.

3. Being able to produce poster presentations on issues related to variations of English.
4. Being able to compose texts on variations of English using correct mechanics and effective presentation skills.
5. Being able to present original and creative works, engage in group discussion, solve problems with critical thinking during class discussion and presentations.

Aktifitas Pembelajaran

Pertemuan 1
Being able to summarize the concepts of the roots and spread of English.
Date 30 Agustus 2023
Pertemuan 2
Being able to summarize the concepts of the roots and spread of English.
Date 6 September 2023
Pertemuan 3
Being able to create reflective notes on English variations based on a phenomenon in students’ surroundings.
Date 13 September 2023
Pertemuan 4
Being able to explain the basic concepts of variations in English.
Date 20 September 2023
Pertemuan 5
Being able to explain the basic concepts of variations in English.
Date 27 September 2023

Pertemuan 6

Being able to objectively compare the main linguistic features and the use of English in the inner circle through poster presentation.

Date 4 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 7

Being able to objectively compare the main linguistic features and the use of English in the inner circle through poster presentation.

Date 11 Oktober 2023

Pertemuan 8
Being able to create reflective notes on English variations based on a phenomenon in students’ surroundings.
Date 18 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 9
Being able to analyze the main linguistic features and the use of English in the outer circle through selected videos.
Date 25 Oktober 2023
Pertemuan 10
Being able to analyze the main linguistic features and the use of English in the outer circle through selected videos.
Date 1 November 2023
Pertemuan 11
Being able to compose a creative infographic on the main linguistic features and the use of English in the expanding circle.
Date 8 November 2023
Pertemuan 12
Being able to compose a creative infographic on the main linguistic features and the use of English in the expanding circle.
Date 15 November 2023
Pertemuan 13
Being able to criticize issues on the teaching and testing of global English through group discussion (case-based learning).
Date 22 November 2023
Pertemuan 14
Being able to compose an original academic article on a phenomenon of global English.
Date 29 November 2023
Pertemuan 15
Being able to compose an original academic article on a phenomenon of global English.
Date 6 Desember 2023
Pertemuan 16
Being able to create reflective notes on English variations based on a phenomenon in students’ surroundings
Date 13 Desember 2023