Universität Wien

120226 SE MA Seminar - Focus: Applied Linguistics / Linguistics Seminar (2023W)

Language Policy in an Era of Globalisation

10.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Prüfungsimmanente Lehrveranstaltung
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Details

max. 20 Teilnehmer*innen
Sprache: Englisch

Lehrende

Termine (iCal) - nächster Termin ist mit N markiert

This course is blocked and hybrid, with digital sessions via Zoom and in-person sessions on days as indicated in October, November and December. The course will be taught on days as indicated in the timeline below.

Tuesday, 10.10.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Friday, 27.10.2023 14:00-19:00 in person
Saturday 28.10.2023 09:00-13:00 in person
Tuesday, 07.11.2023 10:15-11:45 (online)
Friday, 01.12.2023 14:00-19:00 in person
Saturday 02.12.2023 09:00-13:00 in person
Tuesday 12.12.2023 10:15-11:45 in person

  • Dienstag 10.10. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Freitag 27.10. 14:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Samstag 28.10. 09:00 - 13:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Dienstag 07.11. 10:15 - 11:45 Digital
  • Freitag 01.12. 14:00 - 19:00 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A
  • Samstag 02.12. 09:00 - 13:00 Raum 2 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-EG-09
  • Dienstag 12.12. 10:15 - 11:45 Seminarraum 6 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-22.A

Information

Ziele, Inhalte und Methode der Lehrveranstaltung

*Language Policy in an Era of Globalisation*

Contents:
This seminar introduces you to a range of approaches, perspectives and contexts within the field of language policy, and links these with a variety of practical applications and ongoing case studies from English-speaking and international contexts. More specifically, the module aims to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the key theoretical and analytical concepts that underpin the planned and organised use of language in society as part of larger social, economic and political processes in times of globalisation, multilingualism, and international migration. The module raises awareness of the socio-political, socio-cultural and ideological dimensions of language policy in societies around the world.

Aims:
• You will develop a critical understanding of different elements of language policy, such as language ideologies and language practices, and how these shape language behaviour and play out in people’s practices on the ground.
• You will gain hands-on insights into how language policy is written, implemented and experienced in a range of areas such as education, the workplace and the field of politics.
• You will get familiar with discourse-analytic, ethnographic and sociolinguistic tools to analyse language policy as text, discourse and practice.

Method of the course:
This course is blocked and hybrid, with digital sessions via Zoom and in-person sessions on days as indicated
Based on readings, practice-based activities, joint discussions, group work, assignments, and individual research, you will learn about relevant language policy approaches, methods and contexts. By undertaking small-scale empirical studies, you will gain experience in undertaking language policy research (case studies) and gain insights into the layers of language policy in practice.

Art der Leistungskontrolle und erlaubte Hilfsmittel

Course evaluation is based on:
* active class participation, assignments & project description on language policy case study (max. 25 points)
* oral presentation on language policy case study (max. 15 points)
* paper on language policy case study (incl. academic paper and data analysis; max. 60 points)
Project description, presentation and paper are based on the small-scale research project each student will select and work on during the semester.

Mindestanforderungen und Beurteilungsmaßstab

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria
a) regular class attendance (in person and online) (max. 2 absences)
b) giving the oral presentation (on set date)
c) handing in project description & seminar paper (on time)
d) attaining 60 of the maximum 100 points

Final grades & points achieved: ‘1’: 90-100; ‘2’: 80-89; ‘3’: 70-79; ‘4’: 60-69; ‘5’: 0-59

Prüfungsstoff

Presentation, seminar paper, engagement in discussion and group work, assignments & project proposal

Literatur

Will be provided on Moodle per Unit under “Readings” folder (either as pdf or available as e-source via library).

The following readings are recommended as an introduction to the topic:
- García, O., (2015). Language policy. In J. D. Wright (ed.), International Encyclopedia of the Social & Behavioral Sciences, 2nd edition, Vol 13. Oxford: Elsevier, pp. 353–359.
- Ricento, T. (2000). Historical and theoretical perspectives in language policy and planning. Journal of Sociolinguistics 4/2: 196-213.

Additional literature (as weekly preparation and follow-up for the seminar) will be announced during class and in Moodle on a weekly basis.

Zuordnung im Vorlesungsverzeichnis

Studium: MA 812 [2];
Code/Modul: MA 4, MA 5;
Lehrinhalt: 12-0496

Letzte Änderung: Di 12.09.2023 13:07