Multilingualism in Society
| Module title | Multilingualism in Society |
|---|---|
| Module code | SML2244 |
| Academic year | 2024/5 |
| Credits | 15 |
| Module staff | Dr Clementine Force (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Module description
In this module you will be introduced to various aspects of multilingualism from a sociolinguistic perspective: bilingualism, diglossia, language maintenance and shift, language planning, language endangerment and death. In particular we will focus on regional minority languages and immigrant minority languages in Europe. Examples from the European context will be discussed and you will be expected to explore specific case studies and data according to your own programme of study and language interests/experiences.
Module aims - intentions of the module
The aim of this module is to introduce you to various aspects of multilingualism from a sociolinguistic perspective. The course will introduce you to concepts such as bilingualism, diglossia, language maintenance and shift, language planning, regional minority languages and immigrant minority languages in Europe. Examples from the European context will be discussed and you will be expected to explore specific case studies and data according to your own programme of study and language interests/experiences.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate an understanding of issues of multilingualism and apply them to the analysis of examples from your own experience as language learners
- 2. Gain awareness of linguistic diversity and multilingualism UK and Europe.
- 3. Identify and analyse different kinds of mutilingualism both on a state, regional and city level.
- 4. Use the new linguistic terminology appropriately.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 5. Understand sociolinguistic concepts and apply them to the analysis of multilingualism in societies
- 6. Carry out personal research taking as a starting point the classes and the reading list provided by the tutor
- 7. Understand and use, in written contexts, a range of linguistic terms
- 8. Access and use critically printed and, where appropriate, electronic learning resources identified as useful by the course tutor(s), and, to a limited extent, discover other useful materials independently.
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 9. Apply reading skills, analysis and evaluationand participate in discussions and team work..
Syllabus plan
Introduction: Multilingualism
Bilingualism and diglossia
Language maintenance and shift
Language planning
Regional minority languages in Europe
Immigrant minority languages in Europe
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
|---|---|---|
| 16 | 134 | 0 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | 16 | 10 x 1.5 hr lecture + seminar + 1 x conclusion |
| Guided Independent Study | 134 | Private Study |
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mini Essay | 500 Words | All | Individual & collective, written & oral |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 100 | 0 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | 100 | 2500 words | All | Individual, written and oral |
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Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essay | Essay | All | August Ref/Def period |
Re-assessment notes
Deferral – if you miss an assessment for certificated reasons judged acceptable by the Mitigation Committee, you will normally be either deferred in the assessment or an extension may be granted. The mark given for a re-assessment taken as a result of deferral will not be capped and will be treated as it would be if it were your first attempt at the assessment.
Referral – if you have failed the module overall (i.e. a final overall module mark of less than 40%) you will be required to submit a further assessment as necessary. If you are successful on referral, your overall module mark will be capped at 40%.
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Alladina, Safder and Viv Edwards (Eds.). 1991. Multilingualism in the British Isles (Volume 2: Africa, the Middle East and Asia). London/New York: Longman.
Alladina, Safder and Viv, Edwards (Eds.). 1991. Multilingualism in the British Isles (Volume 1: The older mother tongues and Europe). London/New York: Longman
Appel, Ren and Muysken, Pieter. 1987. Language contact and bilingualism. London: Arnold.
Coulmas, Florian. 2005. Sociolinguistics: the study of speakers choice. Cambridge: CUP.
Edwards, John. 2009. Societal Multilingualism: reality, recognition and response. In: Peter Auer & Li We (Eds.) Handbook of Multilingualism and Multilingual Communication. Berlin/New York: Mouton de Gruyter. Ch.18
Extra, Guus and Durk Gorter. 2001. The other languages of Europe. Multilingual Matters.
Extra, Guus and Durk Gorter. Multilingual Europe: facts and policies. Berlin/New York: Mouton de Gruyter.
Extra, Guus and Kutlay Yagmur. 2004. Urban multilingualism in Europe: immigrant minority languages at home and school. Multilingual Matters.
Hogan-Brun, Gabrielle and Stefan, Wolff (Eds.). 2003. Minority languages in Europe. Framework, Status Prospects. Hampshire: Palgrave Macmillan.
Holmes, Janet. 2008. An introduction to sociolinguistics. Harlow: Pearson-Longman.
Mesthrie, Rajend, Swann, Joan, Deumert, Ana & Leap, William, L. 2010. Introducing sociolinguistics Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Myers-Scotton, Carol. 2006. Multiple Voices: an introduction to bilingualism. Oxford: Blackwell O'Reilly, Camille (Ed.). 2001. Language, ethnicity and state. Volume 1: Minority languages in the European Union. Hampshire: Palgrave.
Romaine, Suzanne. 2000. Language in society. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Wardhaugh, Ronald. 2010. An introduction to Sociolinguistics. Oxford: Blackwell.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
http://www.ethnologue.com/
http://www.coe.int/T/E/Legal_Affairs/Local_and_regional_Democracy/Regional_or_Minority_languages/
http://languagecharter.eokik.hu/byLanguage.htm
http://www.smo.uhi.ac.uk/saoghal/mion-chanain/en/
| Credit value | 15 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 7.5 |
| Module pre-requisites | None |
| Module co-requisites | None |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2010 |
| Last revision date | 02/04/2020 |
