ATS3769 Englishes around the world
Faculty of Arts
ATS3769 Englishes around the world is a level 3, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts. It isn't offered in 2025. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2025
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
This is the 2025 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS3769
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After ATS3769
No unit lists ATS3769 as a prerequisite in the 2025 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: ATS2769
Pre-requisite: 12 credit points of level 2 Arts units
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 2025
The 2025 handbook lists no offerings for ATS3769.
Assessment
- ParticipationExercise30%
- Narrative essayWritten30%
- Final paperWritten40%
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
devise your own research topic and review critically a broad range of relevant literature on issues of world Englishes;
- 4
critically assess the implications of world Englishes for transcultural and transmediated communication around the world.
Workload and teaching
- Lectures12 hours
- Tutorials24 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Where it fits
ATS3769 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2025 handbook.
Contacts
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Marc Xu
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Marc Xu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS3769?
ATS3769 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is ATS3769 offered?
ATS3769 has no offerings listed in the 2025 handbook.
Does ATS3769 have an exam?
No. ATS3769 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.
Which majors and minors include ATS3769?
ATS3769 is part of Linguistics and English Language.