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The course is connected to the following study programs

Prerequisites

Students must be admitted to a relevant PhD-programme.

Recommended previous knowledge

Basic knowledge in research on language.

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the students will have acquired knowledge about different perspectives related to multilingualism and language in educational contexts. Students will also have acquired insights into methodological approaches and ethical considerations in the field. Furthermore, the students will have acquired practical and generic skills by contributing to discussions about research and methods related to multilingualism in school and society, as well as by communicating own research in different modes.

Contents

The aim of this course is to provide students with insights into different theoretical concepts and aspects related to multilingualism and language in educational contexts. Language acquisition, language learning and language instruction will be covered from both L1, L2 and L3 perspectives, and multilingualism as a phenomenon will be related to both the multilingual individual as well as the multilingual society. Generic and transferable skills such as presenting research insights and findings in different contexts, will be covered, as well as evaluation of different national and international channels for dissemination.

Teaching and learning methods

The course will include lectures, student presentations and group work sessions with feedback. A reading list will be published well ahead of the PhD course. To acquire 5 ECTS, the course includes practical work with video-presentations.

Examination requirements

To obtain 3 ECTS points:

  • Read the required literature
  • Prepare a poster for presentation
  • Hand in an abstract for a conference presentation (maximum 200 words)
  • Participate in specified lectures and practical sessions

In addition, to obtain 5 ECTS points the following requirements have to be completed:

  • Hand in a manuscript for a video abstract where you present your PhD project in two minutes for a general audience.
  • Participate in all lectures and practical sessions
  • Prepare video abstract in studio.

Examinations

Participants are required to

  • Submit the required assignments
  • Participate actively in tasks and group discussions
  • Present the poster (3 ECTS) and prepare the video in studio (5 ECTS)

All the requirements must be approved as a pass for the students to pass the course.

Offered as a free-standing course

Yes

Admission Requirement if given as a free-standing course

Students must be admitted to a relevant PhD-programme.
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