MONP1000 Towards Multidisciplinary Language Expertise (5 cr)

Content

In this course the students will familiarise themselves with the skills and knowledge expected of multidisciplinary language experts from two perspectives: scientific knowledge and working life relevance. The aim is the get to know the field of discourse studies and to understand how the knowledge and skills of multidisciplinary language experts are relevant in working life. The students will also start compiling their e-portfolios; this work will be contined in the course MONA1001 Multidisciplinary Language Expertise. The portfolio work will consist of compiling a working portfolio including descriptions of knowledge, skills and interests and putting together a presentation portfolio including the student's key skills and career goals.

Completion methods

Recommended: Contact teaching, group work, learning assignments, e-portfolio.

Independent study: Self-study package

Assessment details

Completion of the learning assignments (in groups as well as independently), presentation portfolio (independent work), active participation to lectures (80% attendance is required). 

After completing the course the student

• knows what kinds of fields and tasks are relevant to multidisciplinary language experts in working life
  
• understands the relevance of scientific knowledge and perspective in the construction of discourse skills and language expertise 
• understands the value of linguistic choices in constructing knowledge
• in the portfolio, can reflect on her/his interests, strengths and developmental goals in relation to her/his study plan as well as working life relevance
  

There is a self-study package available for this course. However, major students of languages are recommended to select contact teaching as method. The self-study package is suitable for minor students or those who have changed their programme.

Lecture material