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LING463 Bilingualism, Education and Society

Updated: 26 May 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study
Armidale Semester 2 On line
Online level Level E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING450 or LING451
Restrictions LING363
Notes None
Combined Units LING363 - Bilingualism, Education and Society
Coordinator(s) Anna Gladkova (Anna.Gladkova@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 essential.

Recommended Material
Optional
Text(s):

Note: Recommended 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
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
Bilingualism in Development
ISBN: 9780521635073
Bialystok, E., Cambridge University Press 2001
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
Bilinguality and Bilingualism
ISBN: 9780521648431
Hamers, J.F. and Blanc, M.H.A., Cambridge University Press 2nd ed. 2000
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
An Introduction to Bilingualism
ISBN: 9780582291430
Hoffman, C., Longman 1991
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
Bilingualism
ISBN: 9780631195399
Romaine, S., Blackwell 2nd ed. 1995
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
   

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