Universität Wien

122229 SE Linguistics Seminar / MA applied linguistics & TEFL (2015S)

Language Policy from a (Critical) Discourse Perspective

10.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 12 - Anglistik
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle

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Note: The time of your registration within the registration period has no effect on the allocation of places (no first come, first served).

Details

max. 20 participants
Language: English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

NOTE:
There'll be a double session on May 12 (8 - 12 o'clock). The presentations will take place on May 29, 8 a.m. till 7 p.m. Attendance is required at ALL time.
No sessions on: May 5, 19; June 9, 16, 23 & 30.

  • Tuesday 10.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 17.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 24.03. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 14.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 21.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 28.04. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 05.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 12.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 19.05. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Friday 29.05. 08:00 - 12:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Friday 29.05. 14:00 - 20:00 Besprechungsraum Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O2-07
  • Tuesday 02.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 09.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 16.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 23.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17
  • Tuesday 30.06. 08:00 - 10:00 Raum 5 Anglistik UniCampus Hof 8 3E-O1-17

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

This course deals with language policy, i.e. with the roles and functions of language(s) in various social domains. Seeing that languages gain and develop their functions through discourse, we will examine language policy from a (critical) discursive perspective. More precisely, the seminar will focus on how language policy materialises in the areas of (a) language and migration; (b) EU language management; (c) the role of English (as a lingua franca) in business; (d) the role of English (as a lingua franca) in education. During the introductory phase of the seminar we will learn about the complexity of language policy as a product and process, become familiar with aspects of (critical) discourse approaches, and discuss underlying theoretical concerns.
After the initial intensive phase, participants will work on their individual projects. Oral presentations will be given during a blocked session on 29 May 2015. Attendance is obligatory.

Assessment and permitted materials

Seminar paper, oral presentation, class participation, online discussions, assignments and quizzes

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

The aim of this course is to acquaint students with the theory and practice of language policy by drawing by drawing on (critical) discourse analytic methods.
Students will be familiar with language policy as an area of applied linguistic research and will be able to operationalise policy analyses by using (critical) discourse theory and methods.
Participants will select and undertake a small empirical research project on language policy in one of the four areas listed above.

Examination topics

Mini-lectures, reading, interactive discussion, group work, assignments, presentations, individual research papers

Reading list

Information on readings will be distributed on Moodle

Association in the course directory

Studium: MA 812
Code/Modul: MA 05
Lehrinhalt: 12-0400

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