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U214A - Worlds of English Assignment - Arab Open University, Kuwait
Question - Based on your understanding of the history and development of English, assess its current global spread, status and influence.
Areas of Discussion - Areas of discussing the TMA's topic are related to U214A course book 1 English in the World, and particularly Unit 1, English in the World Today and DVD 1, Clip 1.1, Clip 1.2 and Clip 1.3.
Important Guidelines - Discussing the TMA's subject matter has to draw on the following ideas:
1. The current position of English
2. English through history and the spread of English
3. Who speaks English and why
4. Current global spread, status and influence, based on the three circle model
N.B. Students need to read Unit 1 and watch the identified DVD clips as they think about the TMA questions. Students need to take notes relating to the TMA question. When writing, students need to pay attention to structure, layout and correct language and use appropriate referencing and citation. Please note that, in addition to the textbook materials, students are strongly recommended to consult two or more of the following references
Recommended Bibliography -
Crystal, D. (2006). "English Worldwide" in A History of the English Language. Cambridge University Press. 420-439.
Crystal, D. (2003). English as a Global Language. Cambridge University Press
Graddol, D. (2000). The Future of English. The British Council.
Hogg, R. and D. Denison (2006). A History of the English Language. Cambridge University Press.
The English Effect. (2013). The British Council.