World Englishes: Pluralizing Policy, Pedagogy, & Proficiency

This course explores the global spread of English, the diversification of its norms, and their pedagogical and policy implications. It critically examines models such as English as an International Language, World Englishes, English as a Lingua Franca, and translingual practice. It applies an orientation of pluralized English to issues of language planning, second language acquisition, interpersonal communication, language pedagogy, and assessment.