EKIS571 Bilingualism (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
Definitions of bilingualism, the bilingual individual, bilingual language development, bilingual education, bi/multilingualism and the society
Completion methods
Exam
Assessment details
Exam
Learning outcomes
After passing this exam the students will be able to
• explain key concepts, theories and approaches in bilingualism
• discuss and evaluate research on core areas in the field, including issues related to the bilingual individual, bilingualism in the community, language minorities and bilingual education
• apply knowledge from research in discussing practical questions in the area of bilingualism
• explain key concepts, theories and approaches in bilingualism
• discuss and evaluate research on core areas in the field, including issues related to the bilingual individual, bilingualism in the community, language minorities and bilingual education
• apply knowledge from research in discussing practical questions in the area of bilingualism
Literature
- Baker, Colin (2000). A parents’ and teachers’ guide to bilingualism. Clevedon: Multilingual Matters; ISBN: 1-85359-455-5
- Romaine, Suzanne (1995). Bilingualism. Oxford: Blackwell.; ISBN: 0-631-19539-4
- Baker, Colin (2011). Foundations of bilingual education and bilingualism. (4th edition or newer) Clevedon: Multilingual Matters (5th edition); ISBN: 978-1-84769-355-6
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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Teaching (5 cr)
Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English