Global Englishes & Language Diversity
Course #: ENGL 442, Class #: 10195, Section #: 01
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.
Prerequisites
ENGL 200 or 201 or 202
Course Details
Date / Time
9/8/26 - 12/11/26
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0125
Credits
3
Session
Regular Academic Session
Class Dates
9/8/2026 - 12/11/2026
Location
Wheatley-Peters W02-0125
Enrolled / Capacity
8 / 24
Status
Open