Varieties of English around the World (Lecture)
| Fact sheet | |
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| Faculty: |
Faculty 05 - Language, Literature, Culture |
| Department: | Department of English |
| Title: | Varieties of English around the World (Lecture) |
| Code: | 0520 |
| Lecturer: | Prof. Dr. Magnus Huber |
| Type of course: | Lecture |
| Description: | This lecture will give an overview of selected representative standard and non-standard varieties of English around the world, including their history, sociolinguistics and linguistic structure. We will look at models of classification, methods of investigation and central aspects of the function of English in English as a Native Language countries (like the UK or the USA) and English as a Second Language countries (like Nigeria or India). |
| Date/Time: |
Monday, 01.15pm – 01.45pm CET chat / asynchronous |
| Language: | English |
| Target group: | BA |
| Requirements for participation: | Basic knowledge of English Linguistics |
| ECTS: | 2 |