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  1. Välkommen till Naturkunskap 1A1
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  3. Unit 1 - English as a Lingua Franca
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  5. Written Assignment

Written Assignment

Unit 1 Written Assignment: English as a Lingua Franca - An Analytical Essay

Assignment Description:

For this assignment, you are to write an analytical essay of approximately 500 words on the rise of English as a global language and its implications. Your essay should reflect an understanding of the content from both chapters of English as a Global Language by David Crystal and English Around the World: An Introduction by Edgar Schneider, incorporate personal views, and include findings from independent research.

Please structure your essay in a clear and coherent manner with an introduction, body, and conclusion.

Scaffolding:

To help you structure your essay, here is a suggested outline:

  1. Introduction: Briefly introduce the topic and your thesis statement.
  2. Body Paragraphs:
    • Paragraph 1: Summarize the main points from the course book about the rise of English as a global language.
    • Paragraph 2: Discuss the implications of English as a global language, using examples from the book and your independent research.
    • Paragraph 3: Share your personal views on the topic.
  3. Conclusion: Recap your main points and thesis statement, and give a closing thought.

Independent Research:

Conduct your own independent research to find at least one source to support your arguments. This can be articles, books, scholarly papers, or credible online sources. Make sure to appropriately cite any information or ideas gathered from these sources in your essay.

Grading Rubric:

Categories Grade A Grade C Grade E
Understanding Demonstrates good understanding of the rise of English as a global language, its implications, and the content from the course book. Demonstrates a satisfactory understanding of the rise of English as a global language, its implications, and the content from the course book. Demonstrates a limited understanding of the rise of English as a global language, its implications, and the content from the course book.
Research Uses a relevant source to support arguments. Good use of citation and referencing. Uses a source to support arguments. Satisfactory use of citation and referencing. Limited or no use of sources to support arguments. Inadequate use of citation and referencing.
Analysis Presents a clear analysis. Personal views are expressed and supported. Presents a satisfactory analysis. Personal views are expressed but may not be thoroughly supported. Analysis is minimal or superficial. Personal views are not clear or supported.
Organization Essay is well-organized and flows logically from one idea to the next. Essay is organized and mostly easy to follow. Essay lacks clear organization or logical flow of ideas.
Language Use Language is clear and appropriate. Few or no grammatical errors. Language is generally clear and appropriate, with some minor grammatical errors. Language use is basic, with frequent grammatical errors.
Overall Impact Creates a good overall impact through the clarity of analysis and quality of argument. Creates a satisfactory overall impact, but the analysis and argument may lack depth or originality. Does not create a strong impact due to lack of depth in analysis and argument.

Make sure to proofread your essay before submission to ensure it is free of spelling and grammatical errors. This is your chance to express your understanding of this fascinating topic! Good luck!