KOPS1006 Language Education Policy (5 cr)

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

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
  

Negotiated with the instructor