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LING463 Bilingualism, Education and Society

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 1 On line
Online level Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam None
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING 450 or 451
Restrictions LING 363
Notes None
Combined Units LING363 - Bilingualism, Education and Society
Coordinator(s) Liz Ellis (eellis4@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces students to the study of bilingualism and multilingualism in individual, educational and societal contexts. Students learn about simultaneous and consecutive bilingualism and how bilingual families function. Case studies of multilingual societies are examined with a focus on how they manage linguistic diversity in the education system. The spread of English as a world language is considered with its implications for the status and teaching of other languages, for World Englishes and for linguistic human rights. Current research on English language teaching in development will be reviewed. Web access is required.

Prescribed Material
Mandatory
None
Recommended Material
Optional

Text(s):

Note: Reference material is held in the University Library - purchase is optional

Foundations of bilingual education and bilingualism
ISBN: 9781853598647
Baker, C., Multilingual Matters 4th ed. 2006
Bilingualism in Development
ISBN: 9780521635073
Bialystok, E., Cambridge University Press 2001
Bilinguality and Bilingualism
ISBN: 9780521648431
Hamers, J.F. and Blanc, M.H.A., Cambridge University Press 2nd ed.
An introduction to bilingualism
ISBN: 9780582291430
Hoffman, C., Longman 1991
Bilingualism
ISBN: 9780631195399
Romaine, S., Blackwell 2nd ed. 1995
Disclaimer Offer of some subjects is subject to viability. Information in these unit descriptions is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
   

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