Syllabus

Title
4261 Fremdsprachliche Wirtschaftskommunikation IV - Englisch / World Englishes: Economic, linguistic and cultural observations
Instructors
Dr. Margit Ozvalda
Contact details
margit.ozvalda@wu.ac.at
Type
LVP
Weekly hours
2
Language of instruction
Englisch
Registration
03/02/18 to 03/07/18
Registration via LPIS
Notes to the course
Subject(s) Bachelor Programs
Foreign Language Business Communication IV - English
Subject(s) Master Programs
Introductory Course 2 in Foreign Language Business Communication (Specialist Areas) - English
Dates
Day Date Time Room
Tuesday 03/13/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.5.13
Tuesday 03/20/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.5.13
Tuesday 04/10/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.5.13
Tuesday 04/17/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 04/24/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.01
Thursday 05/03/18 03:00 PM - 05:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 05/08/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.03
Tuesday 05/15/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 05/22/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 05/29/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 06/05/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 06/12/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21
Tuesday 06/19/18 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM TC.3.21

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Contents
Introduction to the range of English varieties around the world, complemented by some historical and socio-economic background facts about the respective regions.
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Learning outcomes

THIS COURSE IS COMMONLY KNOWN AS 'ENGLISH BUSINESS COMMUNICATION 4' (EBC4). After attending this course, students will be able to:

  • to demonstrate a level of general English competence equivalent to C1 (lower) on the Common European Framework ( Common European Framework ) with respect to aural and oral skills;
  • to understand and apply general, intermediate-level business and economic concepts, and to use the terminology and other language features associated with them appropriately and accurately;
  • to understand and apply essential concepts in the field of English varieties around the world, and to use the terminology and other language features associated with them appropriately and accurately;
  • to combine these abilities in order to enter effectively into oral discussion about English varieties and English-speaking economies around the world.

In addition, this course fosters the following soft skills:

  • Explanation and summary in German (or other native language) of texts, written and oral, relating to English varieties and English-speaking economies around the world.
  • Improved reading & writing skills
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Teaching/learning method(s)
Lecture; current financial news on video; occasional presentations by guest lecturers
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Assessment

A.) WU students: Written exam

NOTE: Registration for the course is required to register for the exam, which can be taken at the end of the semester at the earliest. For the material covered and the structure of the exam, please see information on the homepage of the Institute for English Business Communication: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/ebc/student-platform/bachelor/ebc4/

B.) For exchange students who want / need to take an exam the requirements are: class attendance and an exam (oral or written) at the end of the semester

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Prerequisites for participation and waiting lists
Registration required during the period of registration. Please visit the website of the Institute for English Business Communication for details on procedure and deadlines: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/ebc/student-platform/bachelor/ebc4/
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Readings
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Title:

Materials and literature references will be made available in class and on the learning platform.

Year: 2015
Content relevant for class examination: Yes
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Availability of lecturer(s)

Please refer to the homepage of the Institute for English Business Communication: https://www.wu.ac.at/en/ebc/about-us/contact-information

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Unit details
Unit Date Contents
1
  • Introductory tour through the English-speaking regions
  • Geo-political models of the spread of English (Strevens, McArthur, Kachru 1985, Görlach 1988/90; Mesthrie 2006: "The English Language Family");
  • Sketch of the historical context of the global spread of English
  • Explaining the labels WEs, EIL, ELF etc.
2
  • The (IC) Englishes back "Home" in the British Isles I
  • Scottish English
  • Welsh English
3
  • The (IC) Englishes back "Home" in the British Isles II
  • Hiberno English(es): Ireland
4
  • Other Major English IC Varieties I (Southern hemisphere)
  • Australia
  • New Zealand
5
  • Other Major English IC Varieties II (North America excl. US varieties)
  • Canada
6
  • Introduction to Asian Englishes
  • South Asian Englishes; Country focus on: India
7 East Asian Englishes; Country focus on: China
8

South-East Asian Englishes; Country focus on: Singapore, Malyasia
9
  • Euro-Englishes: country focus on Scandinavia, and the Netherlands
  • English in Multinational Organisations (Focus: the EU)
10
  • African Englishes; Country focus on: Nigeria (West African), Republic of South Africa (South African), Kenya (East African)
  • Caribbean Englishes
11
  • South American Englishes
  • Domain-specific Englishes I: English as an International Academic Language
  • Models and scenarios for the future of English
12 Domain-specific Englishes II: English as an International Language in the Media and in Advertising
13
  • Domain-specific Englishes III: English as an International Language in Multinational Companies (case studies)
  • The Costs of English
  • The Costs of Multilingualism and Diversity
Last edited: 2017-11-21



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