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Module QXL-2235:
QXL-2235 Introduction to Bilingualism

Module Facts

Run by School of Arts, Culture and Language

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1

Organiser: Dr Athanasia Papastergiou

Overall aims and purpose

This module provides an overview of the study of bilingualism. It introduces the student to the core concepts and gives an overview of the main theories and methodologies characteristic of the field. Topics covered will include dimensions of bilingualism; definitions of bilingualism; early versus late bilingualism; bilingualism and cognition; and implications for educational policies. Students will be given ample opportunity to conduct data collection and analysis and are expected to actively participate in these activities as well as in discussions and presentations.

Aims:
• to introduce students to the definitions and dimensions of bilingualism.
• to make students aware of the concepts, theories, and methodologies characteristic of this field of study.
• to provide hands-on experience and training in how to conduct research in this area of study.

Course content

Topics covered will include:
1. Dimensions of bilingualism.
2. Definitions of bilingualism.
3. Early versus late bilingualism.
4. Bilingualism and cognition.
5. Educational policies.

Assessment Criteria

threshold

D:
Student has achieved the minimum acceptable standard of understanding and/or knowledge in all the learning outcomes. Student can demonstrate a minimum level of understanding of the basic concepts and be able to apply them to data with some degree of accuracy.

good

B:
Student has achieved a better-than-average standard of understanding and/or knowledge in all learning outcomes, and has a clear and accurate understanding of concepts; ability to apply concepts to data critically and thoughtfully; evidence of wide reading and clear and accurate reference to source materials; free from misunderstanding and errors of content; free from irrelevant material.

excellent

A:
Student has achieved a thorough standard of understanding and/or knowledge in all learning outcomes; or student has demonstrated an exceptional level of achievement in one or more learning outcomes together with a good overall standard: student has achieved a thorough understanding of the subject, both in terms of content and theory; student is able to apply concepts clearly and accurately; substantial evidence of critical and original thought and analysis; clear, logical argument; high level of communicative competence; free from irrelevant material and errors of spelling and punctuation; evidence of extensive reading beyond basic texts and clear and accurate references to source material.

Learning outcomes

  1. Students will demonstrate an understanding and be able to discuss the issues involved in describing someone as bilingual.

  2. Students will understand the complex factors involved in bilingual acquisition across the lifespan.

  3. Students will be able to appreciate the effects of bilingualism on other domains of cognition.

  4. Students will be able to critically evaluate the literature in the field of bilingualism.

  5. Students will be able to collect, analyse and present data

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
ESSAY Research report 70.00
INDIVIDUAL PRESENTATION Presentation 30.00

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours
Private study

Directed Reading - students are given required reading each week (of about 2 hours) on the topic of that week's lecture.

22
Tutorial

Students are encouraged to see the lecturer on a one-to-one basis during published office hours (or by appointment) to discuss issues with the module content, seek clarification on topics and discussions, and discuss feedback on assessments and class exercises.

2
Lecture

Weekly 2-hour lecture for 11 weeks, which will include lectures, in-class discussion, presentations and data analysis

22
Seminar

Fortnightly 1 hour practicals/seminars: these provide students with opportunity to get hands-on experience with data collection, study design, data analysis and presentation design

5
Private study

In their own time, students will be expected to do further reading, go through materials covered in class and do further research on the topics, and prepare assignments.

149

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Numeracy - Proficiency in using numbers at appropriate levels of accuracy
  • Computer Literacy - Proficiency in using a varied range of computer software
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Exploring - Able to investigate, research and consider alternatives
  • Information retrieval - Able to access different and multiple sources of information
  • Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
  • Critical analysis & Problem Solving - Able to deconstruct and analyse problems or complex situations. To find solutions to problems through analyses and exploration of all possibilities using appropriate methods, rescources and creativity.
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Teamwork - Able to constructively cooperate with others on a common task, and/or be part of a day-to-day working team
  • Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting

Subject specific skills

  • Understanding of the nature of bi/multilingualism - students will demonstrate familiarity with phenomena and findings relating to the nature of bilingual and multilingual individuals and communities.
  • Writing & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in written form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language studies.
  • Oral presentation skills & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in oral form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language studies.
  • Analysis & interpretation skills - students will be able to analyse, interpret data accurately, and draw appropriate conclusions based on the application of appropriate analytic and theoretical frameworks available in linguistics and English language studies.
  • Research skills - students will be able undertake independent research, involving formulating a research question, identifying and deploying appropriate linguistic methodology (theoretical or empirical) and data collection techniques (theoretical, experimental or field-based), and the selection and application of appropriate theoretical frameworks in order to adequately address the research question.
  • Evaluation & reflection - students will be able to critically evaluate a particular position, viewpoint or argument in relation to a specific area of investigation. They will be able to reflect on the efficacy of a particular approach, practice or performance, and moderate these as a consequence in order to achieve specific goals.
  • Research skills - students will be able to undertake advanced independent research, involving formulating a research question, identifying and deploying appropriate linguistic methodology (theoretical or empirical), data collection techniques (experimental or field-based), as well as the selection and application of appropriate theoretical frameworks in order to adequately analyse and interpret data.
  • Writing & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in written form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language studies to an advanced standard.
  • Oral presentation skills & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in oral form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language studies, to an advanced level.
  • Analysis & interpretation skills - students will be able to analyse and interpret data accurately and to draw appropriate conclusions based on the application of appropriate analytic and theoretical frameworks available in linguistics and English language studies.
  • Evaluation & reflection - students will be able to critically evaluate to an advanced standard a particular position, viewpoint or argument in relation to a specific area of investigation. They will be able to reflect on the efficacy of a particular approach, practice or performance, and moderate these as a consequence in order to achieve specific goals.
  • Independent investigation - students will develop the ability to plan, design and execute a highly original and significant piece of research or inquiry, either independently or as a member of a team in order to discover a specific solution to an outstanding issue or question through searching out and synthesising written, visual and oral information. Students will also develop skills of independent investigation, including interacting with peers and participants/informants.
  • Personal organisation - students will develop the ability to undertake self-directed study and learning with appropriate time-management
  • Learning to learn - students will learn to reflect upon, modify and improve their learning strategies
  • Effective communication - students will develop the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently, in a range of contexts, to different audience types, and making use of a range of supporting materials
  • Awareness of and appreciation for linguistic and cultural differences - students will develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the range and nature of linguistic and cultural diversity.
  • Proficiency in the use of English in reading, writing, speaking and/or listening - students will demonstrate proficiency in their ability to use and understand English in a range of different contexts and via different media.
  • Independent investigation - students will develop the ability to plan, design and execute a significant piece of research or inquiry, either independently or as a member of a team in order to discover a specific solution to an outstanding issue or question through searching out and synthesizing written, visual and oral information. Students will also develop skills of independent investigation, including interacting with peers and subjects/informants.
  • Fluency, confidence and proficiency in the use of English -students will demonstrate their ability and proficiency to use and understand and instruct others in English in a range of academic and classroom contexts.
  • Effective communication - students will develop the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently, in a range of contexts, to different audience types, and making use of a range of supporting materials
  • Learning to learn - students will learn to reflect, modify and improve their learning strategies
  • Awareness of and appreciation for linguistic and cultural differences - students will develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the range and nature of linguistic and cultural diversity
  • Personal organisation - students will develop the ability to undertake self-directed study and learning with appropriate time-management
  • Understanding of the nature and organisation of language - students will demonstrate detailed knowledge of observations and findings relating to various aspects of linguistic phenomena and organization.
  • Knowledge of the relationship between language and society, culture, and/or embodied experience - students will demonstrate detailed knowledge of phenomena and findings relating to the complex interdependent relationship between language, society culture and/or embodied experience.
  • Proficiency in the use of English in reading, writing, speaking and/or listening - students will demonstrate proficiency in their ability to use and understand English in a range of different contexts and via different media.
  • Understanding of the nature and organization of language - students will demonstrate familiarity with observations and findings relating to various aspects of linguistic phenomena and organization.
  • Understanding of the nature of bi/multilingualism - students will demonstrate familiarity with phenomena and findings relating to the nature of bilingual and multilingual individuals and communities.
  • Writing & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in written form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language and EFL studies.
  • Oral presentation skills & scholarly conventions - students will be able to present data, argumentation, findings and references in oral form in keeping with the conventions current in language science and English language studies.
  • Analysis & interpretation skills - students will be able to analyse, interpret data accurately, and draw appropriate conclusions based on the application of appropriate analytic and theoretical frameworks available in linguistics and English language and EFL studies.
  • Research skills - students will be able undertake independent research, involving formulating a research question, identifying and deploying appropriate linguistic methodology (theoretical or empirical) and data collection techniques (theoretical, experimental or field-based), and the selection and application of appropriate theoretical frameworks in order to adequately address the research question.
  • Evaluation & reflection - students will be able to critically evaluate a particular position, viewpoint or argument in relation to a specific area of investigation. They will be able to reflect on the efficacy of a particular approach, practice or performance, and moderate these as a consequence in order to achieve specific goals.
  • Independent investigation - students will develop the ability to plan, design and execute a significant piece of research or inquiry, either independently or as a member of a team in order to discover a specific solution to an outstanding issue or question through searching out and synthesizing written, visual and oral information. Students will also develop skills of independent investigation, including interacting with peers and subjects/informants.
  • Fluency, confidence and proficiency in the use of English -students will demonstrate their ability and proficiency to use and understand and instruct others in English in a range of academic and classroom contexts.
  • Effective communication - students will develop the ability to communicate effectively, appropriately and confidently, in a range of contexts, to different audience types, and making use of a range of supporting materials
  • Learning to learn - students will learn to reflect, modify and improve their learning strategies
  • Awareness of and appreciation for linguistic and cultural differences - students will develop an awareness of and an appreciation for the range and nature of linguistic and cultural diversity
  • Personal organisation - students will develop the ability to undertake self-directed study and learning with appropriate time-management

Resources

Resource implications for students

None

Talis Reading list

http://readinglists.bangor.ac.uk/modules/qxl-2235.html

Reading list

Talis Reading List: QXL 2235 Introduction to Bilingualism

Pre- and Co-requisite Modules

Pre-requisites:

  • QXL-1110: Introduction to Language

Pre-requisite of:

  • QXL-3336: Phonology in Bilingual Acq.

Courses including this module

Compulsory in courses:

  • T101: BA Chinese and Linguistics year 2 (BA/CHL)
  • 1Q3Q: BA Linguistics and English Literature year 2 (BA/ELL)
  • Q315: BA English Language for TEFL year 2 (BA/ELT)
  • Q314: BA International English Language for TEFL year 2 (BA/IELT)
  • QR13: BA Italian/Linguistics year 2 (BA/ITL)
  • Q1Q3: BA Ling with Eng Lit year 2 (BA/LEL)
  • Q140: BA Ling & the Eng Lang year 2 (BA/LELA)
  • QR11: BA Linguistics/French year 2 (BA/LFR)
  • QR15: BA Linguistics and French with International Experience year 2 (BA/LFRIE)
  • QR12: BA Linguistics/German year 2 (BA/LG)
  • Q100: BA Linguistics year 2 (BA/LING)
  • Q104: BA Linguistics (with International Experience)) year 3 (BA/LINGIE)
  • Q1C8: BA Linguistics and Psychology year 2 (BA/LP)
  • QR14: BA Linguistics/Spanish year 2 (BA/LSP)
  • QQ31: BA Linguistics & the English Language with International Exp year 3 (BA/LWEL)
  • LQ31: BA Sociology/Linguistics year 2 (BA/SL)
  • QQ15: BA Cymraeg and Linguistics year 2 (BA/WL)
  • Q102: MArts Bilingualism year 2 (MARTS/BILING)
  • Q316: MArts English Language for TEFL year 2 (MARTS/ELT)
  • Q317: MArts English Lang for TEFL with International Experience year 2 (MARTS/ELTI)
  • Q105: MArts Linguistics with International Experience year 2 (MARTS/LIE)
  • Q101: MArts Linguistics year 2 (MARTS/LING)

Optional in courses:

  • WQ93: BA Creative Stds & English Lang. year 2 (BA/CSTEL)
  • Q301: BA English Language year 2 (BA/EL)
  • QQ3M: BA English Language & Cymraeg year 2 (BA/ELC)
  • T123: BA English Language and Chinese year 2 (BA/ELCH)
  • 8G55: BA English Language with Creative Writing (with Int Exp) year 3 (BA/ELCIE)
  • Q3WL: BA Eng Lang with Creat Writ year 2 (BA/ELCW)
  • QR3C: BA English Language and French year 2 (BA/ELFR)
  • Q3WP: BA Eng Lang with Film Studs year 2 (BA/ELFS)
  • QR3F: BA English Language and German year 2 (BA/ELG)
  • Q312: BA English Language (with International Experience) year 2 (BA/ELIE)
  • QR3H: BA English Language and Italian year 2 (BA/ELIT)
  • PQ54: BA English Lang & Journalism with International Experience year 2 (BA/ELJIE)
  • PQ53: BA English Language & Journalism year 2 (BA/ELJO)
  • QQC3: BA English Lang and Lit year 2 (BA/ELLIT)
  • QQCF: BA English Language & English Lit [with Foundation Year] year 2 (BA/ELLITF)
  • Q3P3: BA English Lang with Media Stds year 2 (BA/ELMS)
  • Q30P: BA English Language with Placement Year year 2 (BA/ELP)
  • CQ83: BA English Language & Psychology year 2 (BA/ELPSY)
  • Q318: BA Eng Lang for Speech & Language Therapy (Subj to Validn) year 2 (BA/ELSLT)
  • LQ3J: BA English Lang. & Sociology year 2 (BA/ELSOC)
  • QR3K: BA English Language and Spanish year 2 (BA/ELSP)
  • Q3Q2: BA English Language w English Lit year 2 (BA/ENGEL)
  • PQ3J: BA Film Studies and English Language year 2 (BA/FSELAN)
  • Q1Q3: BA Ling with Eng Lit year 2 (BA/LEL)

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