GLOBAL SPREAD OF ENGLISH

ENGL 414

Course Description

Examination of the linguistic, social, and political impact of the spread of English around the world. Analysis of geographical, social, and stylistic variation in English in diverse world contexts.

Prerequisties

Sophomore standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.79

4.79% from Historical

Completion Rate

97.5%

5.55% from Historical

A Rate

85%

4.48% from Historical

Class Size

103.39% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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