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Global Englishes and Language Diversity

Course #: ENGL 442

Description:
Why is English the most widely used language in the world? How are language users all over the world creating and using multiple Englishes? In the current period of linguistic diversity, who wins and who loses? In this course, students will learn about the global history of English, read and write about theories of language diversity, explore the social causes and effects of language diversity and language change, and reflect on their position as users of English today.

Pre Requisites: Pre-requisite: ENGL 200 or 201 or 202

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