Master
2021/2022
Bilingualism and multilingualism in the context of ethnocultural diversity
Type:
Elective course (Language Policy in the Context of Ethnocultural Diversity)
Area of studies:
Linguistics
Delivered by:
School of Philological Studies
Where:
Faculty of Humanities
When:
1 year, 3, 4 module
Mode of studies:
offline
Open to:
students of all HSE University campuses
Instructors:
Denis Zubalov
Master’s programme:
Языковая политика в условиях этнокультурного разнообразия
Language:
English
ECTS credits:
6
Contact hours:
32
Course Syllabus
Abstract
The course objective is to introduce students to the multifaceted field of bilingualism and multilingualism in light of the growing influence of processes of globalization and super-diversity. Super-diversity refers to the remarkable increase in the number of languages spoken in urban contexts as a result of globalization. In this course will highlight and analyze multilingual speech communities and examine language choice patterns in these communities in light of current language policies and ideologies. Likewise, in this course, we will look at the phenomenon of bilingualism/multilingualism from different angles: education, family, society. In addition, we will examine how children hearing two (or more) languages from birth turn into bilingual/multilingual speakers, tracing their overall development. In addition, such phenomena that often accompany multilingual speech communities such as code-switching and code-mixing will be examined. Finally, we will highlight what socio-economic, cognitive and linguistic advantages may stem from the phenomenon of bilingualism in multilingual global and super-diverse contexts.
Learning Objectives
- 1. To familiarize students with central concepts of bilingualism and multilingualism 2. To teach students how to conduct research in bilingualism and multilingualism 3. To inform students of current trends in bilingual and multilingual research
Expected Learning Outcomes
- To analyze the specificities of bilingual language acquisition. To analyze the specificities of second language acquisition. To compare developmental character of bilingual and second language acquisition.
- To understand and analyze various complex multilingual practices within the family members: between siblings, parents, parent - child / child - parent interactions
- To understand past and current conceptual developments in bilingual and multilingual research
- To understand various processes affecting language shift (death)/maintenance within a bilingual/multilingual community. To analyze socio-economic, cultural, religious and socio-political factors among others, that lead members of the community to abandon their community language
Course Contents
- Bilingualism and Multilingualism: Introduction
- Bilingual Vs Early Second Language Acquisition
- Multilingualism and the family
- The bilingual and multilingual community
Bibliography
Recommended Core Bibliography
- Bilingualism, Multilingualism, Globalization and Superdiversity: Toward Sociolinguistic Repertoires. (2017). Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsnar&AN=edsnar.oai.tilburguniversity.edu.publications.a953a209.d7e4.4b1f.8791.3cf581c09aa1
- Kousaie, S., Sheppard, C., Lemieux, M., Monetta, L., & Taler, V. (2014). Executive function and bilingualism in young and older adults. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.7050CA07
- Sánchez Ruiz, B. C. (2017). Foundations of bilingual education and bilingualism Colin Baker. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.E7770BCE
- Translanguaging in the context of mainstream multilingual education. (2018). International Journal of Multilingualism. https://doi.org/10.1080/14790718.2018.1512607
- Yaron Matras, & Alex Robertson. (2017). Urban Multilingualism and the Civic University: A Dynamic, Non-Linear Model of Participatory Research. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsbas&AN=edsbas.FBD5A26C
Recommended Additional Bibliography
- Handbook of bilingualism: Psycholinguistic approaches. (2005). Oxford University Press. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsnar&AN=edsnar.oai.dare.uva.nl.publications.2a190ba5.847c.46c2.851c.38ee6bfb47a0
- Schwieter, J. W. (2013). Innovative Research and Practices in Second Language Acquisition and Bilingualism. Amsterdam: John Benjamins Publishing Company. Retrieved from http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&site=eds-live&db=edsebk&AN=622060