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The History and Spread of English - ENG3701

Under Graduate Degree Semester module NQF level: 7 Credits: 12
Module presented in English Module presented online
Pre-requisite: ENG2601, ENG2602 & ENG2603
Purpose: To develop knowledge and understanding of the origins, evolution and geographical spread of English; develop knowledge of the emergence and significance of World Englishes, with a particular focus on the development and characteristics of South African Englishes; to develop the ability to recognize and describe significant features of language in a range of English texts To acquire critical awareness of the status of English in the global linguistic context; to acquire critical awareness of the social and political implications of the spread of English worldwide.