LING 5113 - Language Planning
North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2015
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code LING 5113 Course Language Planning Coordinating Unit Linguistics Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s North Terrace Campus Units 6 Contact Up to 3 hours per week Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y 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) Course Description This course will be useful to all postgraduate students of Linguistics who are preparing for their role as researchers and language practitioners. The course will focus on language planning. Students will learn how to perspicaciously analyse multifaceted and complex issues concerning lexical engineering (the concoction of new words), prescriptivism and normativism versus descriptivism and native speech embracement, purism versus cross-fertilization, linguicide (language killing) and linguistic human rights, language revival (reclamation, revitalization and renewal), conscious versus subconscious linguistic evolution, language academies, language and nationhood, language education, the power of the word, the politics of language and the language of politics.
It will draw comparisons between a range of language planning phenomena all over the globe such as in Icelandic, Turkish, Estonian, French, Eskayan (southern Philippines), Arabic, Japanese, Chinese and Hawaiian. It will identify common universal constraints on the one hand, and idiosyncratic features, points of difference, on the other hand.
It will innovatively classify Constructed Languages (Conlangs) into Auxiliary Languages (Auxlangs) such as Esperanto, Ido and VolapUk, and Artistically-constructed Languages (Artlangs) such as Klingon, Quenya and Tsolyani. Similarly, it will explore and rigorously categorize Revived Languages (Revlangs) into Reclaimed Languages (Reclangs) such as Israeli (Revived Hebrew), Kaurna (Miyurna) and Barngarla, and Renewed Languages (Renlangs) such as Te Reo M'ori and Welsh.
We shall also look at language policy and multilingualism, and examine the transparent and camouflaged impact of English on the world's languages.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 -
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Assessment
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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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