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Global Englishes & Language Diversity

Course Overview

Date / Time Location Credits Minimium Tuition*
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.		 McCormack M01-0420 3 $2065 (guest students)
Date
9/2/25 - 12/12/25
Time
TuTh 12:30p.m. – 1:45p.m.
Location
McCormack M01-0420
Credits
3
Min. Tuition*
$2065 (guest students)

Description

Why is English the most widely used language in the world? How are language users all over the world creating and using multiple Englishes? In the current period of linguistic diversity, who wins and who loses? In this course, students will learn about the global history of English, read and write about theories of language diversity, explore the social causes and effects of language diversity and language change, and reflect on their position as users of English today.

Prerequisites

ENGL 200 or 201 or 202

Guest registration opens August 18

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Course Details

Session

Regular Academic Session

Class Dates

9/2/2025 - 12/12/2025

Location

McCormack M01-0420

Enrolled / Capacity

3 / 25

Status

Closed

Instructor

Hadi Banat

Tuition*

$2065 (guest students)

* The tuition estimate is based on minimum, single-course cost to a new student who is a Massachusetts resident and not enrolled in a multi-course program. State residency, online/in person modality, and matriculation to a degree program may affect cost.

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