The assignment is all about Research & Writing. The paper must be completed in around 12 pages (3,000 words) by using APA style of writing.
Topic:
Write 3000-3500 words on the following. Using the literature, and your own experience if relevant, present a short case study of the use of English, or an English-based pidgin or creole, in a specific country or geographical area where it has been introduced since the reign of Elizabeth I. Explain: a) how English came to be introduced into this society (NO MORE THAN 1000 WORDS); b) how it has developed (grammar, pronunciation, lexis, discourse features – I expect this section to give examples); c) influences on its development; d) specific areas in which it is used (e.g., law, education, government) Finally, comment on whether and how English has affected other languages used in the area. N.B. You may NOT write on Hong Kong English as we have covered this extensively in class.
Details:
1. Clear demonstration of understanding of the issue chosen for discussion.
2. Ability to organise knowledge, articulate arguments effectively, and critically appraise the evidence for certain views and analyses of the English language at post-graduate level.
3. Ability to use appropriate phonemic or phonetic notation and produce a transcript (where relevant).
4. Demonstration of a wide range of reading relevant to the chosen area.
5. Coherence of assignment, especially overall organisation and division into sections and paragraphs;
6. Presentation, especially correctness of referencing and bibliography and quality of writing.
The assignment must be word processed using either Times New Roman 12pt or Arial 12pt.
Lines should be double or 1.5 spaced with the page number given on each page.