[Outline]
This course gives lectures on the characteristics of English and the role of English in the global world, and discussion about globalization among students and instructors will be performed.
[Aim]
To understand the characteristics of English and the role of English in the global world.
To understand the characteristics of English and the role of English in the global world.
English, Globalization
Specialist skills | ✔ Intercultural skills | ✔ Communication skills | Critical thinking skills | ✔ Practical and/or problem-solving skills |
Lectures on the characteristics of English and the role of English in the global world will be given, and discussion about globalization among students and instructors will be performed.
Course schedule | Required learning | |
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Class 1 | What is globalization ? | Globalization |
Class 2 | English - A powerful tool for speech | Speech in English |
Class 3 | The globalization of English and its pros and cons | Globalization of English, English pros and cons |
Class 4 | English and its potential bias. Dominance of English | English bias |
Class 5 | Internal education exchange and importance of triangular comparatism | Triangular comparatism |
Class 6 | Struggle for resources | Natural resources in the world |
Class 7 | Presentation and discussion of students' view on globalization | Globalization |
Class 8 | Summary of class | English in a global world |
None
Course materials will be distributed in classes.
Reports
None
Office: Ookayama North BLDG. 1, Room No. 303 (Ext. 2966)
Prof. Masayuki IGASHIRA (iga[at]nr.titech.ac.jp)
10:00-17:00
Prior appointment by e-mail is required.