LING 5113 - Language Planning
North Terrace Campus - Semester 1 - 2014
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code LING 5113 Course Language Planning Coordinating Unit Linguistics Term Semester 1 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Prerequisites Completed degree (72 units) including minimum 24 units in Applied Linguistics Restrictions Available only to students enrolled in the Master of Arts (Applied Linguistics) Assessment Seminar participation (10%), 1000 word assignment (20%), oral presentation (25%), 5000 word presentation paper (45%) Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Professor Ghil'ad Zuckermann
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
After successfully completing this course, students will be able to:
1 Think critically and perceptively analyse language issues 2 Demonstrate awareness of the importance of language for culture, identity and well-being 3 Demonstrate participation in linguistic activities across the globe 4 Demonstrate awareness of issues of traditional cultural expressions and Intellectual Property of owners and custodians of the language 5 Draw comparisons between various languages, identifying comon features and points of difference 6 Demonstrate and indepth understanding of linguistics which involves drawing on a range of perspectives and source material 7 Understand the newly-established transdisciplinary field of enquiry 'Revivalistics' University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Knowledge and understanding of the content and techniques of a chosen discipline at advanced levels that are internationally recognised. 1-7 The ability to locate, analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a wide variety of sources in a planned and timely manner. 6 An ability to apply effective, creative and innovative solutions, both independently and cooperatively, to current and future problems. 4, 7 Skills of a high order in interpersonal understanding, teamwork and communication. 1, 2 A proficiency in the appropriate use of contemporary technologies. 4, 5, 6 A commitment to continuous learning and the capacity to maintain intellectual curiosity throughout life. 2, 6 A commitment to the highest standards of professional endeavour and the ability to take a leadership role in the community. 3 An awareness of ethical, social and cultural issues within a global context and their importance in the exercise of professional skills and responsibilities. 1 -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
This course is delivered through a two-hour seminar. It will provide much of the content, but also provide opportunity for discussion.
Workload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
1 x 2 hour seminar per week 24 hours per semester 12 hours research per week 144 hours per semester 7 hours reading per week 84 hours per semester 5 hours assignment preparation per week 60 hours per semester TOTAL WORKLOAD 312 hours per semester
Learning Activities Summary
Schedule Week 1 Introduction Week 2 Language Documentation: Indigenous Languages in Brazil: Vitality and Endangerment Week 3 Language Surveys: The National Indigenous Languages Survey (NILS) 2 (2014) Week 4 Lexical Engineering: What are the mechanisms for coining new words? Week 5 Language Reclamation and Education: Should we invest time and money in reclaiming no-longer spoken languages? Week 6 Working as a Linguist in Indigenous Education Week 7 Constructed Languages: Esperanto, Klingon, Quenya etc Week 8 Language Academies and Realistic Prescriptivism Week 9 International English and Bilingualism Week 10 Standardisation, Destandardisation and Purism in English Week 11 A Comparison of Language Planning Measures across Several Nation States: Malay as a Pluricentric Language Week 12 Concluding Remarks, Practical and Theoretical Implications -
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
Assessment Task Task Type Weighting Course Learning Outcome Attendance and participation Formative and Summative 10% 1-7 Oral presentation Formative and Summative 25% 3, 6, 7 1000 word assignment Formative and Summative 20% 1, 3, 4, 5, 6 5000 word post-presentation paper Summative 45% 1, 2, 6, 7 Assessment Detail
Attendance and participation - 10% weighting
Attendance is compulsory. Students will be expected to complete additional exercises and
small-scale investigations between tutorials which contribute to the weighting.
Oral presentation - 25% weighting
Students are required to give an oral presentation (with handouts) on either: making an indepth analysis of any topic related to language planning or conducting a critical review of a book/article
on language planning.
1000 word assignment - 20% weighting
Students submit a 1000 word essay providing Revived Barngarla neologisms for 10 terms, with explanations and justifications.
5000 word post-presentation paper- 45% weighting
Students submit a 5000 word paper further analysing the topic chosen for the tutorial oral presentation, incorporating the feedback received on the presentationSubmission
All assignments are to be submitted in hard copy, with a signed cover sheet attached, to the School of Humanities Office, Level 7 Napier Building.Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.
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