This course provides an overview of the field of English language studies with practical implications for language teaching and learning. The course starts with the history of English and its evolution, and then discusses the function and use of English for communicative purposes in diverse social settings. The socio-political dimension of English is also probed in relation to a range of critical factors such as gender, race, and social class. The course further delves into the reality and theory of English as a lingual franca, guiding students to understand and explore how English is learned and taught in intercultural communication and classroom settings.

CILO-1: Describe the nature of English as a dynamic and evolving language with a rich history. CILO-2: Examine the socio-political dimension of English and its embedded linguistic ideologies and values in relation to gender, race, and social class. CILO-3: Define the meaning of English as a lingual franca and interpret its function in promoting intercultural communication and individual learning. CILO-4: Appraise the framework of translanguaging to enhance their personal communication and future classroom teaching.