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

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

Literature

  • Selected readings negotiated with the instructor

Completion methods

Method 1

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Teaching (5 cr)

Type:
Participation in teaching
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
No published teaching