Module XAE-3009:
Multilingual Childhood
Multilingualism in Childhood 2023-24
XAE-3009
2023-24
School Of Educational Sciences
20 credits
Module Organiser:
Enlli Thomas
Overview
In order to fulfill the aims of the module,students will learn about the following:
Issues relating to various definitions within the field
Theories of language acquisition and L2 learning
Psychological and linguistic characteristics of bi/multilinguals
Advantages and disadvantages of bi/multilingualism
Factors influencing individuals' language attainment
Assessing language abilities among young bi/multilinguals
Social use of language among adults and children: problems and possible solutions