200.505 (20W) Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach
Overview
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- Lecturer
- Course title german Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach
- Type Proseminar (continuous assessment course )
- Course model Blended learning course
- Online proportion 28%
- Hours per Week 2.0
- ECTS credits 4.0
- Registrations 12 (35 max.)
- Organisational unit
- Language of instruction English
- possible language(s) of the assessment Bosnian , German , English , Croatian , Italian , Serbian
- Course begins on 08.10.2020
- eLearning Go to Moodle course
Time and place
Course Information
Intended learning outcomes
- Students can name, describe and critically assess fundamental concepts in multilingualism.
- Students can describe and discuss the sociolinguistics of different linguistic communities.
- Students can follow and understand the recent scientific discourse in multilingualism.
Teaching methodology including the use of eLearning tools
The course will consist of an introduction to the different topics in multilingualism. The course will be based on An introduction to multilingualism: language in a changing world by Florian Coulmas (Oxford University Press, 2018) and consist of weekly reading assignments according to the course plan that will be distributed in the first session of the seminar. The lectures will be supplemented by student presentations and subsequent discussion in class.
Students have to:
1) participate actively in the course;
2) participate in a presentation (assignedin the first session of the seminar);
3) hand in aportfolio consisting of summarized and commented articles.
The language of instruction will be English, but other languages spoken by the students and listed above can be used.
Course content
This course will provide an introduction to multilingualism. Fundamental concepts in multilingualism will be discussed: Bilingualism and multilingualism; Concepts and definitions of multilingualism; Diglossia and poliglossia; Power, inequality and language; the Social setting of multilingualism (the polyglot individual); Multilingual international institutions; Multilingual (multiethinc) countries; Multilingualism in cyberspace; Research methods for investigating multilingualism.
Examination information
Examination methodology
Discussion, readings, portfolio.
Examination topic(s)
Selected topics of the course
Grading scheme
Grade / Grade grading schemePosition in the curriculum
- Bachelor's degree programme Applied Cultural Studies
(SKZ: 642, Version: 16W.2)
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Subject: Sprachen
(Compulsory subject)
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Romanische Sprache als Erstsprache (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4. Semester empfohlen
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Romanische Sprache als Erstsprache (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Sprachen
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme Applied Cultural Studies
(SKZ: 642, Version: 16W.2)
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Subject: Sprachen
(Compulsory subject)
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Slawische Sprache als Erstsprache (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Slawische Sprache als Erstsprache (
0.0h KS / 4.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Sprachen
(Compulsory subject)
- Bachelor's degree programme English and American Studies
(SKZ: 612, Version: 15W.3)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 20.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3., 4., 5., 6. Semester empfohlen
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Freie Wahlfächer (
0.0h XX / 20.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Freie Wahlfächer
(Optional subject)
- Master's degree programme Adult Learning and Education and Vocational Education and Training
(SKZ: 847, Version: 20W.1)
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Subject: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär
(Compulsory elective)
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b7.2 Vertiefung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
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b7.2 Vertiefung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Social Inclusion
(SKZ: 846, Version: 20W.1)
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Subject: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär
(Compulsory elective)
-
b7.2 Vertiefung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
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b7.2 Vertiefung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Diversity Education in School and Society
(SKZ: 545, Version: 20W.1)
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Subject: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär
(Compulsory elective)
-
b7.2 Vertiefung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
-
b7.2 Vertiefung (
0.0h XX / 6.0 ECTS)
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Subject: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme School Pedagogy
(SKZ: 545, Version: 09W.3)
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Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
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Module: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär (ab 14W)
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Vertiefung (
4.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Vertiefung (
4.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär (ab 14W)
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Adult and Professional Education
(SKZ: 847, Version: 09W.3)
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Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
-
Module: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär (ab 14W)
-
Vertiefung (
4.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS) Absolvierung im 1., 2., 3. Semester empfohlen
-
Vertiefung (
4.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär (ab 14W)
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
- Master's degree programme Social Pedagogy and Integrative Pedagog
(SKZ: 846, Version: 09W.3)
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)
-
Module: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär (ab 14W)
-
Vertiefung (
4.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
- 200.505 Introduction to Multilingualism: a Social Approach (2.0h PS / 4.0 ECTS)
-
Vertiefung (
4.0h XX / 8.0 ECTS)
-
Module: Mehrsprachigkeit interdisziplinär (ab 14W)
-
Subject: Gebundene Wahlfächer
(Compulsory elective)