- The course is an introduction to the main regional and social varieties of English spoken in the British Isles. Accents and dialects discussed include, among others, Cockney, Estuary English, Norwich, Belfast and Dublin.
- The course is an introduction to the main varieties of English spoken around the world. The varieties covered include Australian, New Zealand and South African English, second language varieties such as West African or Indian English and English-based creoles.
- The purpose of the course is to offer more opportunities for students to learn vital or interesting aspects of English in the USA.
