Module Details

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Title Multilingualism in Society
Code ENGL279
Coordinator Dr S Gao
English
Shuang.Gao@liverpool.ac.uk
Year CATS Level Semester CATS Value
Session 2022-23 Level 5 FHEQ Second Semester 30

Aims

To introduce students to sociolinguistic and ethnographic approaches to the study of multilingualism; to cultivate an understanding of how multiple languages are managed in society; and to develop critical understanding of the differentiated evaluation and use of multilingual varieties.


Learning Outcomes

(LO1) Demonstrate a good understanding of the major theoretical concepts in the study of multilingualism

(LO2) Be able to discuss with insights some of the main ways multilingualism is studied

(LO3) Have a clear understanding of the management, evaluation, and use of multiple languages in society

(LO4) Be able to apply relevant theoretical concepts and research methods to the analysis of multilingualism as observed in everyday life

(S1) Problem solving skills

(S2) Teamwork

(S3) Communication skills

(S4) Critical thinking

(S5) Project management


Syllabus

 

Diglossia, language endangerment and death, language maintenance and shift, language policy, multilingual education, linguistic citizenship, code-switching and crossing, and linguistic landscape.


Teaching and Learning Strategies

This module will be taught by 1 x weekly 1-hour tutorial with small group and 2 x weekly 1-hour workshops with whole cohort (F2F or online, as appropriate).


Teaching Schedule

  Lectures Seminars Tutorials Lab Practicals Fieldwork Placement Other TOTAL
Study Hours     11

    22

33
Timetable (if known)              
Private Study 267
TOTAL HOURS 300

Assessment

EXAM Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Take-home paper, 24 hours duration, re-sit opportunity, anonymous.  24    55       
CONTINUOUS Duration Timing
(Semester)
% of
final
mark
Resit/resubmission
opportunity
Penalty for late
submission
Notes
Presentation. There is no resit opportunity.         
Research project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment.    45       

Recommended Texts

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