Universität Wien

160150 SE Breathing spaces for minoretised languages (2025W)

8.00 ECTS (2.00 SWS), SPL 16 - Musikwissenschaft und Sprachwissenschaft
Continuous assessment of course work
Moodle
Th 04.12. 13:15-14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Registration/Deregistration

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. 30 participants
Language: German, English

Lecturers

Classes (iCal) - next class is marked with N

Die LV-Termine werden durch die Teilnahme an einer Tagung (Freitag 21.11.2025, ab 14.00 und Samstag 22.11., bis 14.00) ergänzt.
Link zur Tagung: https://lehrerinnenbildung.univie.ac.at/arbeitsbereiche/sprachlehr-und-lernforschung/news-veranstaltungen/news/news/internationale-tagung-sprache-macht-gesellschaft-teilhabe-demokratie-und-diskursfaehigkeit-in/?no_cache=1&cHash=6cf795d5e41291aa3fb92fd1823c15e9
Die Studierenden nehmen an Vorträgen teil, die sich auf das LV-Thema beziehen. Die Teilnahme an anderen Vorträgen und Workshops steht ihnen natürlich ebenso frei.

  • Thursday 02.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Digital
  • Thursday 09.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 16.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 30.10. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 13.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 20.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Friday 21.11. 14:00 - 18:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Saturday 22.11. 10:00 - 14:00 Ort in u:find Details
  • Thursday 27.11. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 11.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 18.12. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 08.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 15.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 22.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG
  • Thursday 29.01. 13:15 - 14:45 Seminarraum 3 Sensengasse 3a 1.OG

Information

Aims, contents and method of the course

Breathing spaces are environments in which people use minority languages without being exposed to pressure from dominant languages and cultures. In this seminar, we will examine various facets of breathing spaces and conduct our own empirical research on the topic. What examples of breathing spaces can be found in the literature? How is empirical research conducted on this topic? What questions remain unanswered? Which empirical research methods are suitable?
We will consider these questions on the basis of an examination of important research concepts, including minorization, safe space, language ecology, revitalization, and reclamation. We will also look at methods of applied linguistic research in general and in the context of minority languages. One focus is on interviews, questionnaires, and observations. In this context, we engage in a critical examination of research with and about linguistic minorities and develop and consolidate a respectful research attitude.
Participants will be supported in developing their own research projects. There is the option of linking up with the RISE UP project (riseupproject.eu) and incorporating existing data and contacts into the research work. Participants can also pursue their own research questions independently of this.

Assessment and permitted materials

• 25% - Active Oral and Written Participation
• 35% - Presentations
• 40% - Empirical Research Project
(incl. Participating in a research project)
All parts of the grading scheme must be assessed positively to pass the course. (Maximum missing time= 2 sessions, in other words 180 min)

Minimum requirements and assessment criteria

To successfully complete the course, students must actively participate in discussions, demonstrate critical engagement with the course content, gather experience in research by participating in Research Projects, hand in assignments on moodle, deliver well-structured presentations, conduct empirical research themselves, apply scientific (and statistical) methods, and submit a final research project that meets academic standards.

Examination topics

• Field research in Applied Linguistics
• Research design
• Data collection and analysis
• Conducting an empirical study

Reading list

The reading list will be provided on moodle.

Association in the course directory

MA2-M2-1

Last modified: Mo 01.09.2025 09:06