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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Kielten aineenopettajan maisteriohjelman Monikielisyys ja monimuotoisuus koulutuksen konteksteissa -moduulin ydinkurssi, joka suositellaan suoritettavaksi ensin

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.

suomi, suomen kieli, suomen kielen aineopinnot, monikielisyys, monikielinen, suomen kielen ja kirjallisuuden opettaja, äidinkielen ja kirjallisuuden opettaja

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