Магистратура 2022/2023

Глобализация и языковое разнообразие

Лучший по критерию «Полезность курса для расширения кругозора и разностороннего развития»

Статус: Курс обязательный (Языковая политика в условиях этнокультурного разнообразия)

Направление: 45.04.02. Лингвистика

Кто читает: Школа филологических наук

Где читается: Факультет гуманитарных наук

Когда читается: 2-й курс, 1 модуль

Формат изучения: без онлайн-курса

Охват аудитории: для всех кампусов НИУ ВШЭ

Преподаватели: Замятин Константин Юрьевич

Прогр. обучения: Языковая политика в условиях этнокультурного разнообразия

Язык: английский

Кредиты: 3

Контактные часы: 24

Course Syllabus

Abstract

In this course, we will examine how multilingual language use has become part of the social fabric of the globalized everyday life with reference to language policy and planning in different countries. More specifically, we will investigate the specificities and draw comparisons of different language rights and how they are implemented in various parts of the world. In addition, attention will be paid on the challenges that policy-makers face in their attempts to regulate language behaviour of individuals or groups. We will also look at factors as well as the process that contribute language inequality: promoting national/official languages while disregarding language varieties of minority groups in the multilingual environment of today’s globalized world.

Learning Objectives

• To familiarize students with the multifaceted processes of language function in a globalized world - To teach students how to analyze factors that give rise to various instances of language inequality in contemporary multilingual societies

Expected Learning Outcomes

• By the end of this section students will have analyzed in depth various cases of language rights of immigrants/refugees
• By the end of this section students will have learned about major research directions in language in the age of globalization
• By the end of this section students will have obtained central concepts in relation to language in today’s complex multilingual society

Course Contents

• Introduction – basic concepts
• Language in modern world.
• Current trends in Globalizing sociolinguistics

Assessment Elements

• Групповая презентация
  Form a group with 3-4 members early so you have time to meet. Choose a question “Why should the state maintain or eliminate linguistic diversity?”, “Why is an official status for languages a good or bad solution?”, “Why is official bilingualism a good or bad solution?”, “Why the state should or should not introduce compulsory study of languages?”, “Why language requirements should or should not be presented from public officials?” Choose a case study to develop the arguments for and against the proposed ideas in the field of language policy. Divide the tasks, ideally with two people in support and two against the proposition. Develop and present the arguments, using the relevant ideas and researching the case(s) to develop the argumentation line. Create a presentation (e.g. Powerpoint, Prezi, webpage). The MAXIMUM time you have to present in is 15 minutes! So be sure to practice and time yourselves.
• Тест
  You will be given a concept, key term or idea from Language Policy. (1) Define it briefly and clearly. (If there is a standard definition you may either quote it or cite where it is published.) (2) Explain how the idea works, critically, noting e.g. any problems with it or differences in how it is interpreted/applied. Each of the two points should have one paragraph, not more than half a page.
• Письменная работа
  Individually: 1) Choose a problem / a real-life conflictual situation that involves the language policy issues discussed during the group presentations. You can choose the case study presented by your group or some other case study. 2) On the basis of the group presentations and the discussions, write a “policy memo” to decision-maker presenting the arguments of why the decision should or should not be taken (find in the internet some instructions on how to write a policy memo). Discuss the arguments for and against your proposed solution applied to that particular situation, remember to present a solid theoretical justification for your policy analysis. The whole paper should be no more than 2 pages (you may give references on a 3rd page). The point is to explore arguments and apply ideas in doing policy analysis, not to demonstrate mastery of the literature.
• Письменная работа на 9-10 баллов
  In order to get 9 or 10 points, you have the option of writing the second short paper on the basis of another group’s presentation or some other case study.

Interim Assessment

• 2022/2023 1st module
  0.25 * Групповая презентация + 0.25 * Тест + 0.2 * Письменная работа на 9-10 баллов + 0.3 * Письменная работа

Bibliography

Recommended Core Bibliography

• Coupland, N. (2010). The Handbook of Language and Globalization. Malden, Mass: Wiley-Blackwell. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=330498

Recommended Additional Bibliography

• Piller, I. (2016). Linguistic Diversity and Social Justice : An Introduction to Applied Sociolinguistics. Oxford: Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=1134754
• Victor Ginsburgh, & Shlomo Weber. (2016). The Palgrave Handbook of Economics and Language. ULB Institutional Repository. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsrep&AN=edsrep.p.ulb.ulbeco.2013.277408

Authors

• VLAKHOV ANDRIAN VIKTOROVICH
• BERGELSON MIRA BORISOVNA