What is the purpose of the module?
It introduces the social scientific study of the English-speaking world.
How many themes does the module cover and over what period?
Eight themes over two semesters.
What components does each theme include in the module?
A general introduction, a specific case study, and an analytical question.
How long does the written examination last?
1 hour 30 minutes.
When does the written examination take place?
At the end of the semester.
What does the English-speaking world consist of?
Countries and territories where English is an administrative, official, or cultural language.
How many speakers does English have worldwide?
1.5 billion speakers.
Are most English speakers native or non-native?
Most English speakers are non-native.
What territories did the British Empire control?
Territories under British government political control.
What was the main focus of the First British Empire?
A commercial Atlantic empire based on North America and the West Indies.
What regions did the Second British Empire focus on?
India, Australia, New Zealand, and Africa.
When did the First British Empire last?
From 1689 to 1783.
What event ended the First British Empire?
The independence of the United States of America.
How did the British Empire evolve in the mid-twentieth century?
It developed into the Commonwealth as former dependencies gained sovereignty but kept ties to the UK.
What did British colonial expansion produce through contact with other languages?
National and regional varieties of English.
On what factors does the emergence of English varieties depend?
Colonial expansion, interlingual contact, and colonial context.
What type of interlingual contact did trade colonies involve?
Light interlingual contact.
What linguistic forms did trade colonies produce?
Trading jargon or pidgins.
What status did English have in exploitation colonies?
A symbol of social and political power.
What linguistic outcomes resulted from plantation colonies?
English-based pidgins and creoles.
Which countries tried to abandon English after independence?
Malaysia and Tanzania.
Which countries embraced English as a national language after independence?
Singapore and Namibia.
What happened to the use of English after decolonization?
It did not weaken and continued to gain speakers and varieties.
What benefit does studying one or two semesters abroad provide?
It improves language mastery and a student's CV.
What fees do ERASMUS students avoid paying at the host university?
Enrolment fees.
What was the pass rate last year?
36%.
What study habit is recommended for students during the semester?
To study lessons and complete homework throughout the semester.
What language skill should students improve during the semester?
Precise and correct written English.
How did the number of English speakers change between 1790 and 1930?
It grew from 12 million to around 200 million.
When did the Second British Empire last?
From 1783 to 1914.
What major events characterized the Second British Empire?
The colonization of New Zealand and the Scramble for Africa linked to the 1884 Berlin Conference.
What characterized settlement colonies in terms of British presence?
Large-scale British settlement.
What dialects emerged from settlement colonies?
Settler dialects such as American English or Australian English.
What is cultural hegemony?
Worldwide influence from a country's cultural products consumed globally.
Which English variety is the most spoken worldwide?
American English.
What caused American English to become the most spoken variety worldwide?
The United States' cultural hegemony.
Who wrote about formerly colonized people remaking English?
Salman Rushdie.
In which work did Salman Rushdie discuss formerly colonized people domesticating English?
Imaginary Homelands (1992).
When should students start gathering information to study abroad?
From their first year.
What event in October helps students prepare for studying abroad?
The International Month events.
Who organizes the November meeting for English LEA exchange students?
Karine Bigand.
Where and when is the Centre de Formation et d'Autoformation en Langues open?
Monday to Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., room C.115, Egger building, Schuman Campus.
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