The course focuses on English as a “global” language. It looks at English in its historical
context; examines the two main native varieties; and surveys other varieties like Australasian,
South African and Welsh English. Students will devote much attention to second language
varieties of English (e.g., West African and East African English); describe and account for
formal and pragmatic differences among these varieties within the contexts of (a) notions of
correctness and English language pedagogy and (b) nativisation of English.