Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies

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LIN300ZA(言語学 / Linguistics 300)
English in Asia

Megumi KOBAYASHI

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Faculty/Graduate school Department of Global and Interdisciplinary Studies
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Year 2022
Class code A6342
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Term 秋学期授業/Fall
Day/Period 金2/Fri.2
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Campus 市ヶ谷 / Ichigaya
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Grade 3~4
Credit(s) 2
Notes
Open Program
Open Program (Notes)
Global Open Program
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SDGs CP
Urban Design CP
Diversity CP
Learning for the Future CP
Carbon Neutral CP
Chiyoda Campus Consortium
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Outline and objectives

In this course, students will learn how English is used in Asia. The characteristics or features of English in selected countries in Asia are explored from the perspectives of World Englishes with special reference to socio-historical contexts and educational policies.

Goal

Upon completion of this course, students will:
1) Become aware of some of the major varieties of Asian Englishes.
2) Be able to understand some historical contexts for how English came to be used in Asia.
3) Be able to understand some educational contexts for how English is taught in Asia.
4) Be familiar with the idea of World Englishes.
5) Be able to reflect on their own use of English more objectively.

Which item of the diploma policy will be obtained by taking this class?

Will be able to gain “DP 3” and “DP 4”.

Default language used in class

英語 / English

Method(s)(学期の途中で変更になる場合には、別途提示します。 /If the Method(s) is changed, we will announce the details of any changes. )

You will be assigned a set of reading materials in advance, which will provide some background information about the issues in focus. A comprehension quiz based on the reading will be given at the beginning of the class to make sure you have a basic understanding of the topic. Then the topic is further explored with additional lectures as well as through pair/group discussions. Audio-visual materials (including movies) will also be introduced to provide actual samples. Toward the end of the semester, students will select a topic/country of their interest and make a presentation in class. Feedback for assignments will be given either individually (paper/LMS) or shared during the class. Actual lesson plans and contents may be modified based on the number of students enrolled and their preferences/progress. 

Active learning in class (Group discussion, Debate.etc.)

あり / Yes

Fieldwork in class

なし / No

Schedule

授業形態/methods of teaching:対面/face to face

※各回の授業形態は予定です。教員の指示に従ってください。

1[オンライン/online]:Orientation

Course guidance and introduction to English in Asia

2[対面/face to face]:World Englishes

Overview of World Englishes; English in UK and US

3[対面/face to face]:English in India

Languages in India, historical background and the role of English, Samples of Indian English (e.g., English Vinglish)

4[対面/face to face]:English in Singapore

Languages in Singapore, historical background and the role of English, samples of Singlish

5[対面/face to face]:English in the Philippines

Languages in the Philippines, historical background and the role of English, samples of Filipino English (e.g., Bride for Rent)

6[対面/face to face]:English in Thailand

Historical background and the role of English in Thailand, English education, samples of Thai English

7[対面/face to face]:Mid-term review

Review of Englishes in Asia, introduction to the final presentation

8[対面/face to face]:English in China/Hong Kong

Historical background and the role of English in China, English education, samples of Chinese English (e.g., Rush Hour)

9[対面/face to face]:English in Korea

Historical background and the role of English in Korea, English education, samples of Korean English (e.g., Please Teach Me English)

10[対面/face to face]:English in Japan

Historical background and the role of English in Japan, English education, samples of Japanese English (e.g., Last Samurai)

11[対面/face to face]:Presentation (1)

Groups of students will give presentations

12[対面/face to face]:Presentation (2)

Groups of students will give presentations

13[対面/face to face]:Presentation (3)

Groups of students will give presentations

14[対面/face to face]:Review

Submit final report, review of the overall content

Work to be done outside of class (preparation, etc.)

Students are expected to complete the reading assignments before class. Much of the preparation for the end of the term presentation must be done outside of class. Preparatory study and review time for this class are 2 hours each.

Textbooks

Reading assignments and handouts will be provided by the instructor.

References

Kachru, B.B., Kachru, Y., Nelson, C.L. (Eds.) (2006). The handbook of world Englishes. Malden, MA, USA: Blackwell.
Murata, K., and Jenkins, J. (Eds.) (2009). Global Englishes in Asian contexts: current and future debates. New York, NY: Palgrave.
Crystal, D. (2003). English as a global language (2nd ed.). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.

Grading criteria

The final grade will be based on the following criteria: class participation 20%, quizzes 25%,reflection paper 25%, presentation and report 30%.

Changes following student comments

N/A

Equipment student needs to prepare

N/A

Others

Having a basic understanding of English dialects and sociolinguistics would be useful.

Prerequisite

None.