Bilingualism (U00525)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 10 ? Acronym : PPL-3-BIL-LI

Language is never a unitary object. However, variations such as between written and spoken language, between standard and non-standard varieties of the same language, between language A and language B in the same community are not random. This course explores the functions of language in its multivarious forms as they relate to its users and uses, specifically with reference to bilingual settings.

Entry Requirements

? Pre-requisites : Linguistics 2A + 2B or Linguistics 2A + 2L or English Language 2.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

Language Sciences, (School of Philosophy, Psychology and Language Sciences, Schedule I)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 3rd year

? Delivery Period : Not being delivered

? Contact Teaching Time : 3 hour(s) per week for 9 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Wednesday	12:10	13:00	Central
Lecture	Thursday	12:10	13:00	Central

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, students will be able
- to understand key theoretical distinctions (e.g. between written and spoken language, between standard and non-standard language varieties, between national and offical languages, etc.) and accurately apply these distinctions to samples of language;
- to understand and discuss objectively and critically the relationship between language and political and cultural power;
- to understand and discuss objectively and critically norms of language use, language change, language shift and language attitudes.