Bilingualism from an Educational Perspective, 7.5 ECTS
Second levelFacts
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Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2020
Syllabus in English, valid from Autumn 2020
Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2018
Syllabus in English, valid from Autumn 2018
Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Autumn 2017
Syllabus in English, valid from Autumn 2017
Syllabus in Swedish, valid from Spring 2016
Syllabus in English, valid from Spring 2016
Description
The course highlights aspects of bi- and multilingualism from an educational perspective and debates ways to organize teaching for bi- or multilingual speakers in different contexts. Prevailing ideologies about language in education in different contexts are also discussed. Among other things, the issue of teaching languages in multilingual countries of the South will be analysed and discussed. Overall, the course promotes a critical perspective on education, including the teaching of reading and writing, and evaluates normalized conceptions of teaching for bi- / multilingual individuals. Further questions relate to the ways in which categories such as race, ethnicity, class and gender are attributed value and function as forms of capital in education in different social contexts.
Area of interests: Language and Linguistics
Languages open doors to other cultures, experiences, business contacts and collaboration between countries. At Stockholm University you can study nearly 30 different languages. You can also delve into more theoretical subjects such as Linguistics and Bilingualism. Language and Linguistics studies can lead to a large variety of professions within teaching, research and industry, the public sector, trade and tourism, and other areas.