This course deals with the social, political, and cultural dimensions of English language teaching. It aims at developing among the students an understanding of the socio-cultural situatedness of ELT pedagogy and associated political dynamics, the international spreading of English and its impacts, and the role of intercultural competence in successful language learning. Topics to be covered include language identity, World English, globalisation and localisation related to ELT, and sociolinguistic relativity and causes of miscommunication.

CILO-1: Describe and analyze the social, cultural, and political aspects of English language teaching. CILO-2: Describe and recall Language variation and associated diversity in English. CILO-3: Describe sociolinguistic behavior related to English and sociolinguistic relativity. CILO-4: Illustrate Intercultural competence needed for successful communication across cultures. CILO-5: Criticize the international spreading of English and its impacts. CILO-6: Tell the meaning of Language identity and describe the process of acculturation.