グローバリゼーション・文化・英語教育ゼミ（ホサイン タニア）

There is no official definition of "global" or "world" language. Still, it essentially refers to a language that is learned and spoken internationally and is characterized not only by the number of its native and second language speakers but also by its geographical distribution and its use in international organizations and diplomatic relations. A global language acts as a "lingua franca," a common language that enables people from diverse backgrounds and ethnicities to communicate more or less equitably. This course examines English language issues at societal and global levels. It will discuss the historical context of the worldwide development of English, the status of English as a first and second language, and issues involving English that are currently developing in and across diverse societies.

Learning a language is a very complex phenomenon. One has to move from grammar to logic and to the philosophy of language to overcome the complexities. Currently, English is not viewed as something imposed from the outside but as belonging to and becoming an intrinsic part of the national culture. Therefore, people are encouraged to express essential matters to their lives and confidently and effectively communicate their concerns, cultural viewpoints, and personal interests by taking ownership of English. Using English is a meaningful interchange with people of other countries, and relating what it means to be a member of their specific societies and cultures positively to others in the world community. Students will understand how English varieties according to social context, including class, gender, and culture.

The aim of this course is to give the students idea with the existing cultural patterns which is unknown to them. Students will know various aspects of different cultures and heritages and at the same time they will know and the inequalities that exist in the society. This course examines cultural issues at societal and global levels. It discusses the impact of globalization on Indian culture and identity. Students will think critically and write analytically and that would help them to become a global citizen.

You will practice reading critically, organizing your ideas, and writing clear, concise, and academic prose in this class. We will be using tasks from articles to launch our inquiries. From there, we will be drawing on a variety of media to help us explore these questions. Research, and the collection of ideas and materials, will be fundamental. You will be allowed to use our texts from the class and follow your interests that will help explain and expand the points that we are making. You will be referring to film, newspapers, magazines, journals, articles, books, and – of course – the Internet. We will learn to use such sources to advance our thinking and ideas, cite them correctly, and use them in creatively written argumentation, evaluation, and explanation. This course examines cultural issues at societal and global levels. It discusses the impact of globalization on Indian culture and identity. Students will think critically and write analytically, and that would help them to become global citizens.