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In this course, we will focus on the spread of English by examining the
socio-economic processes that have contributed to its evolution into a
global language, especially by considering the key debates linked to its
post-colonial development.
Through a critical assessment of recent academic writings, students are
expected to explore decisive factors - such as language policy and
planning initiatives - related to the expansion of English.
For the reading test scheduled for the first session, students are
expected to read:
Crystal, David 2004. "The past, present and future of World English"
in Gardt, Andreas and Bernd Hüppauf (eds), Globalization and the future of
German (Berlin: Mouton de Gruyter), 27-46
URL: http://www.davidcrystal.com/DC_articles/English9.pdf |
