LING20130 Multilingualism

Academic Year 2023/2024

The world we live in is only very rarely marked by monolingualism. In reality, most of the world’s population speaks at least two languages, though this can be in different contexts and for different purposes. This module examines Multilingualism from a number of geographically and contextually diverse approaches.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

Identify how individuals use their languages in use
Compare different types of multilingualism in the world
Examine the cultural artefacts that reflect multilingual individuals and ideologies
Apply the principles of language construction for media
Select a multilingual context and discuss how it is unique

Indicative Module Content:

How do we define Multilingualism?
The Multilingual Individual
The Dominant Language Constellation
Types of Multilinguals
Constructed Languages
Global Hip-Hop and Languaging
Societal Multilingualism
Multilingualism in Europe vs Multilingualism in Africa
Multilingual Institutions
The Semiotics of Multilingualism
Conclusions & Presentations

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

24
Specified Learning Activities

48
Autonomous Student Learning

50
Total

122
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
The module blends a number of different teaching and learning approaches:

Online learning resources
Lectures
Small group discussions
Critical reflections 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Essay: Students will select a multilingual context and describe it in detail, using empirical studies to support their arguments. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

50
Continuous Assessment: Contribution to >75% of discussion fora Throughout the Trimester n/a Pass/Fail Grade Scale No

20
Group Project: In small groups, students will choose a cultural artefact (e.g. music, film, installation) that reflects multilingual individuals and/or societies. Varies over the Trimester n/a Graded No

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn No
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

All continuous assessment assignments and individual assignments that are submitted during the term will be returned to students with comments. In addition, comments will be provided to the whole class on commonly occurring issues via the Bright Space announcement function and orally in class. Students will also be encouraged to raise issues on assessment in class and in tutorials. The aim is to help students identify where and how their work can be improved. Students receive several assignments for completion during the semester and the feedback on each assignment is designed to support work on subsequent assignments. Feedback on the final exam has to be sought individually by students.

Name Role
Dr Sandrine Peraldi Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Timetabling information is displayed only for guidance purposes, relates to the current Academic Year only and is subject to change.
 
Spring
      
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Mon 11:00 - 11:50
Lecture Offering 1 Week(s) - 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 29, 30, 31, 32, 33 Wed 12:00 - 12:50
Spring