This course will introduce students to varieties of Englishes in their cultural, global, linguistic and social contexts. The course will provide students with an updated presentation of the conditions and functions of major varieties of English across the world. They will also learn about the social and political implications of the use of such varieties. In addition, the course will describe world Englishes as a field of applied research in relation to Bangladesh and other Asian contexts. Lastly, a major component of the course would highlight the role of global Englishes in language and literacy education.