Module Code - Title:
LI4017
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LINGUISTICS 5: MULTILINGUALISM IN A GLOBALIZING WORLD
Year Last Offered:
2025/6
Hours Per Week:
Grading Type:
N
Prerequisite Modules:
Rationale and Purpose of the Module:
This module will be offered on the new BA Arts programme. As part of the new programme, a pathway is being developed in Linguistics with TESOL, and this module is part of the pathway.Linguistics modules are very popular electives and attract large numbers of registrations. A high number of students opt for a linguistics focussed final year project. As the modules are taught in English they are very popular choices also with Erasmus and study abroad students. These modules will all be made available as options on the current BA in Applied Languages, thus increasing student choice. The introduction of these new LI modules is therefore designed to meet the institutional strategic objectives of increased student choice and increased opportunities for internationalisation.
An understanding of multilingualism is a crucial aspect of lingusitics; in addition, research in multilingualism is a key strength of faculty in the Centre for Applied Language Studies.
Syllabus:
The module will be organised around the following components:
Understanding and measuring linguistic diversity
Old and new models of multilingualism
Individual and societal multilingualism
Multilingualism and migration
Multilingualism and education
Lingua Francas and global English
Multilingualism and technology
Learning Outcomes:
Cognitive (Knowledge, Understanding, Application, Analysis, Evaluation, Synthesis)
On successful completion of this module, participants will be able to:
understand the diverse ways of measuring multilingualism and linguistic diversity;
apply this knowledge to a range of situations in contemporary society;
synthesize existing literature on multilingualism;
analyse and evaluate examples of multilingual practices in contemporary society.
Affective (Attitudes and Values)
On successful completion of this module, participants will demonstrate:
a more critical and questioning approach towards understanding and defining multilingualism;
a more informed and sophisticated awareness of contmporary debates around linguistic diversity.
Psychomotor (Physical Skills)
N/A
How the Module will be Taught and what will be the Learning Experiences of the Students:
Faculty teaching the module are all members of the Centre for Applied Language Studies and are among the most research active in the Faculty. Multilingualism is a research strength of CALS and students taking the module will be able to benefit from the latest peer-reviewed research on the topic, for which CALS is known internationally. The two hour tutorial reflects the fact that project work is a key feature of the learning experience. Students will complete a number of assignments both individually and in groupwork, which will develop their collaborative capacity. Within these assignments, there will be room for individual tailoring and creativity will be actively encouraged.
Research Findings Incorporated in to the Syllabus (If Relevant):
Prime Texts:
Martin-Jones, Marilyn, Blackledge, Adrian and Creese, Angela (Eds.) (2012)
The Routledge Handbook of Multilingualism
, Routledge
Garcia, Ofelia and Wei, Li (2014)
Translanguaging: Language, Bilingualism and Education
, Palgrave
Weber, Jean-Jacques and Horner, Kristine (2012)
Introducing Multilingualism: A Social Approach
, Routledge
Baker, Colin (2012)
Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism (5th Edition)
, Multilingual Matters
Other Relevant Texts:
Blommaert, Jan (2010)
The Sociolinguistics of Globalization
, Cambridge University Press
Programme(s) in which this Module is Offered:
Semester(s) Module is Offered:
Autumn
Module Leader:
maria.hickey@ul.ie