Undergraduate Course: Catalan Sociolinguistics (ELCH09034)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 9 (Year 3 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | From an interdisciplinary perspective, this course offers an introduction to the socio-political situation of the Catalan language in the different geographical areas in which is spoken: Catalonia, the Valencian Country, the so-called Balearic Isles, Andorra, Northern Catalonia (in Southern France) and l'Alguer/Alghero (In Sardinia). We will examine its present status in bilingual and multilingual landscapes as well as its potential future in these areas. |
| Course description |
This course offers an introduction to the theoretical framework of sociolinguistics and an assessment of the social context of the Catalan language.
From a social perspective, the course aims to introduce students to the historical background and the current situation of the Catalan language in the different territories in which it is spoken, relying on existing empirical studies. Students will also learn to apply the methodology deployed in the abovementioned studies. Finally, the different language policies that are applied in the Catalan speaking territories will be scrutinised in depth.
The theoretical classes will concentrate on the explanation, commentary and active debate on sociolinguistic approaches, which will allow students to establish a sound knowledge of the subject and guide them to complete the subsequent activities and exercises. These classes will also provide the bases and strategies for future analysis and research. The practical classes will cover the revision and comment of the exercises, leading to discussions about the socio-political situation of the Catalan language.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Textbooks and/or ebooks, c. £20 - 25. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | In order to be eligible to take 4th Year Options, Visiting Students should have the equivalent of at least two years of study at University level of the appropriate language(s) and culture(s). |
| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2024/25, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 4 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 22,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
174 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
Research Report 45% (1000 words)
Sociolinguistics Video Assessment 35% (10 minutes)
Linguistic Landscapes (group project) 20%
Formative: Analysis of videos / poster for language campaigns to promote the use of Catalan. |
| Feedback |
Students will be given oral feedback every week during discussions / class activities to help them analyse sociolinguistic topics.
Students will be given detailed written feedback for their research report, video assessment and linguistic landscape project. |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the fundamental questions that drive research in Catalan sociolinguistics concerning language choice, language attrition, language attitudes, language-in-education policies, linguistic ideology and language planning.
- Appraise source materials in some of the core areas of sociolinguistic theory, through the comprehension and analysis of a range of communicative contexts and discursive modes within the Catalan-speaking territories.
- Demonstrate well-honed communication, presentation and interaction skills across a wide range of media and circumstances.
- Produce assignments which develop arguments both critically and systematically.
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Be sensitive to and understand the diversity in people from different communities, genders and backgrounds.
Communicate complex ideas and arguments in oral and written form.
Think independently and come up with their own lines of arguments.
Conduct research and enquiry into specific areas of knowledge. |
| Keywords | Catalan,language,society,linguistics |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Roser Vich-Gallego
Tel: (0131 6)50 3140
Email: roser.vich@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | |
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