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LNGS7101: Multilingualism
2021 unit information
The role of institutions, social contact and language attitudes in language maintenance and shift. Bilingual and multilingual proficiency: deficit and assets, social, educational and psychological aspects. Bilingual/multilingualism programs and the bilingual/multilingual classroom.
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| Study level | Postgraduate |
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| Academic unit | Linguistics |
| Credit points | 6 |
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At the completion of this unit, you should be able to:
- LO1. demonstrate knowledge about bi-/multi-lingualism
- LO2. demonstrate analytical skills related to various contexts that may impact the development of bi-/multi-linguals
- LO3. demonstrate an understanding about why different groups speak differently
- LO4. demonstrate a critical understanding of language ideologies and attitudes to language/s and language learning
- LO5. demonstrate critical writing and oral presentation skills.
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