In the dark.

we'll need each other in the dark

I think that says it all, overheard on some random song on the radio. love the imagery.

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in other news, I've made my module selection for the next semester.

so, thus far...

First Semester that just passed -
Researching and Writing Australia
New Communications Media

Second Semester -
Issues in International Communications
Renationalising English: Language, Culture, and Communication

Renationalising English: Language, Culture, and Communication sounded too darned good to pass up!
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Synopsis:
This unit will provide students with the opportunity to explore the processes that have been involved in renationalisation of English throughout the world. Through a critical analysis of the published literature in the area, students will examine how hegemonic forces and power asymmetries that were originally associated with the spread of English, as an imperialistic language, have eventually been replaced by the reassignment of the "ownership" of English to many other speech communities around the world. This process of renationalisation of English has involved cultural, conceptual, ideological, and communicative restructurings, which are examined in detail in this unit.

Unit objectives:
Upon the successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate: 1. knowledge of the literature regarding the spread of English around the globe, 2. advanced knowledge and understanding of how the process of renationalisation of English provides clues about the relationship between language, culture, conceptualisation, and communication, 3. critical appreciation of the relationship between language, power, and identity.

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Additionally, as I browsed through the evaluation reports of the subjects I took this semester, it felt great not be on the receiving end, as I have been for the last 4 odd years. Years of anticipating what the students felt about my teaching, the quality of my classroom management, et al.

Here're the evaluation reports of the subjects I took this sem! I wonder how my lecturers feel. =)

New Communciations Media
Researching and Writing Australia