B2737 - LANGUAGE POLICY AND MULTILINGUALISM

Learning outcomes

The course is meant to give students an introduction to the notions of multilingualism/ plurilingualism and the perspectives of multilingualism studies, with a specific reference to multilingualism in the EU, its policies and practices. It also addresses the notion of linguistic social justice and social ex-/inclusion, and multilingualism and education. By the end of the course, students will have developed an understanding of the social and political implications of multilingual and intercultural communication.

Course contents

The course provides an introduction to:
- the sociolinguistics of language and of society.
- Language maintenance and shift.
- Bi-and multilingual studies.

Il will then focus on:
- Monolingual ideology

- Multilingualism in society

- Language planning

PLEASE NOTE: This module is available only at the Forlì Campus

 

Readings/Bibliography

Bibliographical references and a reader will be provided throughout the course.

Teaching methods

Lectures, seminars and workshops.

Assessment methods

Students will be required to draft a report in which they will analysis the multilingual situation and policy of a country of their choice. The exam consists of an oral presentation (using PPT) of the report that can also include audiovisuals. The presentation will be based on a template that will be provided and explained throughout the course. The evaluation will take into consideration the acquisition of the basic notions of language policy and multilingualism and the ability to critically re-elaborate what was addressed during the course.

The correct use of the terminology of the discipline, the rigor in the presentation and argumentation, the achievement of a global vision of the topics addressed during the course and the ability to propose links between the different topics will be positively appreciated. On the other hand, the mnemonic exposure of the contents and the presence of logical leaps and gaps will be evaluated negatively.

Teaching tools

The materials (readings, slides used in class, etc.) will be uploaded on the "Virtuale" e-learning platform.

Office hours

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