KOPS1006 Language Education Policy (5 cr)
Description
Content
The goal of the course is to familiarize the student with the multi-sited and multi-layered questions of language education policy. The course deals with language education policy not only from the point of view of language policy and education policy, but also from various other societal, political and economic viewpoints. The student also focuses on which factors contribute to language education policy. The course focuses on language education policy in different educational levels, and from the viewpoint of working life, and special groups such as linguistic and cultural minorities. The course also deals with the societal aspects of language assessment and current questions of language education policy.
Completion methods
Participation in meetings and completion of the learning assignments. The course can be completed independently by a general faculty exam.
Assessment details
Completion of learning assignments, exam
Learning outcomes
After completing the course, the student
- has familiarized herself/himself with language education in its different perspectives
- understands the international, national and local connections of language education
- is familiar with the specific questions of the education of different language groups
- understands the significance of the political role of language assessment
- can apply her knowledge in a multicultural and multilingual environment
Description of prerequisites
LAGIC students: LACS1011 Introduction to Language and Discourse; LACS1012 Globalization, Language and Society
Study materials
Negotiated with the instructor
Completion methods
Method 1
Method 2
Teaching (5 cr)
Osallistuminen tapaamisiin ja oppimistehtävien hyväksytty suorittaminen.
Sovitaan opintojakson vastuuopettajan kanssa
Exam (5 cr)
Tentti humanistis-yhteiskuntatieteellisen tiedekunnan tenttipäivänä.
Sovitaan opintojakson vastuuopettajan kanssa