ATS2769 Englishes around the world
Faculty of Arts
ATS2769 Englishes around the world is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2769
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS2769
No unit lists ATS2769 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Pre-requisite: Undergraduate students must complete 12 credit points of Level 1 Arts units.
Prohibition: ATS3769
Overview
The wide-spread of English has led to the development of new perceptions and practices of the English language around the world, known as world Englishes. Communication in English in the 21st century takes place among speakers of world Englishes. In this unit you will explore the historical background and linguistic features of English varieties, and current practices among the speakers of Englishes around the world. You will also examine relevant issues associated with world Englishes, and the implications of understanding Englishes around the world for intercultural communication in the multilingual and transmedia world.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Assessment
- Forum postExercise30%
- Narrative EssayWritten30%
- Final paperWritten40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Describe and identify the history and features of different Englishes around the world;
- 2
Reflect on the use and practice of world Englishes in personal and professional contexts;
- 3
Review critically a focussed range of relevant literature on particular issues of world Englishes;
- 4
Critically assess the implications of world Englishes for transcultural and transmediated communication around the world.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2769 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2026 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Marc Xu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Marc Xu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2769?
ATS2769 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS2769 offered?
In 2026, ATS2769 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2769?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does ATS2769 have an exam?
No. ATS2769 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS2769?
ATS2769 is part of Linguistics and English Language.