2009 Course Handbook
LING312: Bilingualism
This seminar focuses on many issues concerning bilingualism, including patterns of acquiring and losing bilingualism; language maintenance and shift over time; Australian language policies and planning; the bilingual in the classroom; and societal patterns of bi/multilingualism.
The focus in seminars is on discussion of current controversies - for example, the critical age theory, input theories and 'competency', and literacy and cross-cultural issues, based on readings and participants' experiences. It will also include workshopping of bilingual data. This unit will be useful for students familiar with bilingual or multilingual situations, or who have experience or plans to be involved in teaching, learning or using a second language, or working in a multicultural workplace.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| Contact Hours: | 2 |
| When Offered: | D1 - Day; Offered in the first half-year |
| Staff Contact: | Dr Verna Rieschild, Associate Professor Ilija Casule |
| Prerequisites: | LING212 or LING216 |
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| Unit Designations: | Social Science |
| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: |
Department of Linguistics |
Timetable Information
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