1.1 Introduction to the Course外国文学名著导读.pdf

Chapter One 1.1 Introduction to the Course Course Description The course “World Englishes”:  (1) introduces the major varieties of English in the world today;  (2) guides students to analyze the linguistic, social, political, and cultural features of English from selected countries or regions;  (3) aims to help students acquire a new perspective on the English language not as the language of a few traditionally English- speaking countries, but as a world language, with several ‘old’ and ‘new’ varieties (‘World Englishes’). Expectations By the end of the course, students should be able to: (1) Explain the history and development of English from its beginnings in the 5th century to the present day; (2) Understand the features of ‘World Englishes’, including the linguistic features of ‘New Englishes’ as well as their social, cultural, educational and political roles in their respective societies; (3) Analyse and compare the linguistic and socio-cultural features of some well-known modern varieties of English, including British, American, Australian, Indian, Singapore, Hong Kong and China English; (4) Discuss the linguistic, social, political, cultural and educational issues and problems arising from the emergence of English as a world language. Course Content 1. The English Language Today 2. The History of English 3. Modern British English 4. North American English 5. Australian English 6. New Zealand English 7. South African English 8. Indian English 9. Singaporean English 10. Hong Kong English 11. Japanese English 12. China English Recommended Textbooks 颜治强，（2002 ），世界英语概论， 外语教学与研究出版社。 Kirkpatrick, A. (2007). World Englishes: Implications for International Communicati