KLSS113 Perspectives on multilingualism (5 cr)

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Study level:
Advanced studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English, Finnish
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Coordinating organisation:
Open University, Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2024-2025, 2025-2026, 2026-2027, 2027-2028

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Description

Content

This course examines multilingualism as a societal phenomenon, as a part of working life, and as a specific field in applied language studies. 

Completion methods

Independent study: readings, writing assignments.

Assessment details

Written assignments. More detailed assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the assignments.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course the student

  • understand multilingualism from the perspectives of an individual and a community
  • have acquired knowledge of different definitions of multilingualism and of key concepts in the research field of multilingualism studies
  • are familiar with key research topics and methods, as well as key themes and questions in multilingualism studies
  • can critically discuss literature on multilingualism

Study materials

List of readings provided by the instructor

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Kontaktiopetus: vähintään 80% luennoista oltava läsnä
Evaluation criteria:
Itsenäiset oppimistehtävät, suullinen tentti, aktiivinen osallistuminen luennoille.
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Method 2

Evaluation criteria:
Written assignments. More detailed assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the assignments.
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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, Finnish

Teaching

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Independent study (5 cr)

Type:
Independent study
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Written assignments. More detailed assessment criteria will be provided as part of the instructions for the assignments.
Language:
English, Finnish
Study methods:

Independent study: readings, writing assignments.

Study materials:

List of readings provided by the instructor

Teaching