https://studiegids.vu.nl/en/courses/2024-2025/L_ETBACIW102At the end of the course: 1.Knowledge You are able to describe some of the core theoretical linguistic concepts in the study of English as a Lingua Franca. You are also able to describe major (socio)linguistic issues that arise in situations in which English is used as a Lingua Franca. 2. Skills You are able to analyze aspects of spoken English (e.g. the transcription of human speech, with particular application to English). 3. Application You are able to assess real-life situations of English as a Lingua Franca use; you are able to decide what is the best way to respond to them according to the knowledge and skills that you have developed in the course. 4. Attitude You are able to reflect on the use of English as a Lingua Franca and to express your perspective on sociolinguistic issues that arise in this context. You are able to explain the significance of the study of spoken language for getting our messages across/expressing ourselves/understanding one another in international communication, and you will act accordingly where necessary. 5. Learning development You are able to identify relations (as well as differences) between concepts and issues in English as a Lingua Franca use and other courses/fields in your study (compare-contrast); you value the ways in which different disciplines can complement one another.English has become the leading language of international communication. The ratio of native-non-native speakers is currently 1:5 (David Crystal p.c.) and it is estimated that around 80% of all communication in English takes place between non-native speakers with different mother tongues (Osimik 2010). This international use of English has been termed ‘English as a Lingua Franca’. In the course, we will examine aspects of spoken English and explore both theoretical linguistic concepts as well as sociolinguistic issues of concern in the use of English as a Lingua Franca.Period 5: Lectures (2 hrs p/w) and seminars (2 hrs p/w). Period 6: Group meetings This course has seminars, but you cannot self-register for a group. If you want to know the times of all the workgroups, go to rooster.vu.nl, click on the options at the right hand side of the course title and select ‘Choose groups’. In the first week, your specific work group will be assigned by the course coordinator.A written exam (50%; individual mark) and a research assignment (50%; group mark).To successfully complete the course, you need to obtain a grade of ≥5.5 for both components.80% attendance of the seminars and submission of all of the course work by the set deadlines is conditional for being awarded a grade for the exam and the research assignment.Reading will be made available on Canvas.First-year CIS and L&S students; premaster and exchange students.