KLSS113 Perspectives on multilingualism (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
This course examines multilingualism as a societal phenomenon, as a part of working life, and as a specific field in applied language studies.
Completion methods
Independent study: readings, writing assignments.
Assessment details
Written assignments.
More detailed assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the assignments.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student
- understands multilingualism from the perspectives of an individual and a community
- has acquired knowledge of different definitions of multilingualism and of key concepts in the research field of multilingualism studies
- is familiar with key research topics and methods, as well as key themes and questions in multilingualism studies
- can critically discuss literature on multilingualism
- can apply the acquired knowledge in the assignments.
- understands multilingualism from the perspectives of an individual and a community
- has acquired knowledge of different definitions of multilingualism and of key concepts in the research field of multilingualism studies
- is familiar with key research topics and methods, as well as key themes and questions in multilingualism studies
- can critically discuss literature on multilingualism
- can apply the acquired knowledge in the assignments.
Additional information
Opintojakson voi suorittaa suomen- tai englanninkielisenä itseopiskelupakettina.
Study materials
List of readings provided by the instructor
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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