Among the ‘New Englishes’ (McArthur, 1987), ‘Outer Circle Englishes’ (Kachru, 1982), or ‘Post-colonial Englishes’ (Schneider, 2007), Singapore English is a fascinating and also well-studied emerging variety of English. Although Singapore English is a product of languages in contact, it is not simply an amalgamation of the languages in its ecology, but is governed by a unique grammar. The course provides an overview of the status and the linguistic features of Singapore English. It also helps participants develop abilities in analysing and describing authentic examples of Singapore English. These practical language-analysis techniques are applicable to fields ranging from English language instruction in Singapore, to language localisation services, such as translation.

1. Compare varieties of Singapore English and understand the variations


2. Describe examples of Singapore English


3. Develop practical analytical skills in language analysis

1. Language policies in Singapore


2. Features of Singapore English in sound, grammar and meaning


3. Varieties of Singapore English


4. Analysing and describing examples of Singapore English