Bilingualism
Syllabus, Bachelor's level, 5LN234
- Code
- 5LN234
- Education cycle
- First cycle
- Main field(s) of study and in-depth level
- General Linguistics G1F
- Grading system
- Pass with distinction (VG), Pass (G), Fail (U)
- Finalised by
- The Department Board, 6 March 2019
- Responsible department
- Department of Linguistics and Philology
General provisions
The course is given as a free-standing course. It is also an optional module in Linguistics B, C or D.
Entry requirements
30 credits in a language subject.
Learning outcomes
The course aims to provide basic theoretical and methodological knowledge in the field of bilingualism.
For a Pass grade, after completing the course the student should be able to
- describe basic concepts and theories in bilingualism research
- describe some typical features of the development of simultaneous and successive bilingualism, indicating how such development may differ
- describe characteristic features of bilingual communication, focusing on code-switching and crosslinguistic influence
- critically reflect on concepts in the current debate in society about bilingualism and language learning
- explain the relationship between bilingual development and different language environments.
Content
Multilingualism in society. Development of bilingualism across different ages Simultaneous and successive bilingualism. Bilingualism in pre-school and school. Language loss and language attrition. The debate on 'semilingualism'. Bilingual communication, code-switching and crosslinguistic influence.
Instruction
Teaching includes lectures, seminars, exercises and assessment. The student's own learning activities are of crucial importance for the work on this course.
Assessment
The course has three examinatory components:
- compulsory attendance of group exercise sessions
- home assignment
- written examination
Regulations for the group exercise sessions and the home assignment are available at the beginning of the course.
If there are special reasons for doing so, an examiner may make an exception from the method of assessment indicated and allow a student to be assessed by another method. An example of special reasons might be a certificate regarding special pedagogical support from the University's disability coordinator.
Other regulations
The course may not be included in the degree as a freestanding course if the corresponding part has been studied in another course included in the degree.