SOKS140 Language policy as a multi-layered phenomenon (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Description
Content
The course presents a multi-layered and multi-sited approach to language policy and language planning. The themes are connected with the micro and macro aspects of language policies as embedded in contexts of globalization, migration, majority and minority relationships, family language policies etc. The course is concerned with legally imposed as well as experienced policies.
Completion methods
Group meetings and discussions, readings, independent study, lectures, assignments
Assessment details
Active participation (min. 80 % of the meetings); written assignments
Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
• is familiar with theoretical conceptualisations of language policy and language planning
• understands language policy and planning as a political and ideological construct
• is familiar with the specific questions of the language policies in different international, national and local contexts
• understands the significance of language policy and planning as a multi-layered and multisited activity
• can apply her knowledge in the analysis of different language policy environments
• is familiar with theoretical conceptualisations of language policy and language planning
• understands language policy and planning as a political and ideological construct
• is familiar with the specific questions of the language policies in different international, national and local contexts
• understands the significance of language policy and planning as a multi-layered and multisited activity
• can apply her knowledge in the analysis of different language policy environments
Description of prerequisites
APPLANG students: SOKS105 Introduction to Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society; SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies
LAGIC students: LACS1011 Introduction to language and discourse
LAGIC students: LACS1011 Introduction to language and discourse
Literature
- Selected readings negotiated with the instructor
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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