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Module

SEL2230 : Multilingualism

  • Offered for Year: 2020/21
  • Module Leader(s): Dr Rebecca Woods
  • Owning School: English Lit, Language & Linguistics
  • Teaching Location: Newcastle City Campus
Semesters
Semester 2 Credit Value: 20
ECTS Credits: 10.0

Aims

This module focuses on the acquisition, retention and use of two or more languages throughout the lifespan of an individual. It considers how two or more languages are represented in one mind, how languages interact in use, as well as building on and extending students' knowledge of first and second language acquisition and language change. It also considers issues around the role of languages in shaping identity and society.

Outline Of Syllabus

Topics covered in this module will include:

•       Bi/multilingual first language acquisition (phonology and syntax)
•       Biliteracy
•       Effects of multilingualism on non-linguistic cognitive processes
•       L2 language acquisition in adults
•       Language attrition
•       Heritage languages
•       Language policy in multilingual contexts and the politics of multilingualism

Teaching Methods

Module leaders are revising this content in light of the Covid 19 restrictions.
Revised and approved detail information will be available by 17 August.

Assessment Methods

Module leaders are revising this content in light of the Covid 19 restrictions.
Revised and approved detail information will be available by 17 August.

Reading Lists

Timetable