Last modified: 31 Jul 2023 11:19
The course will introduce core concepts in language planning and policy, and will critically examine theories relating to language shift and to methods of reversing language shift.
The course will analyse the impact of language policy on the insular Celtic languages, with particular reference to Welsh, Irish and Scottish Gaelic, and it will critically assess contemporary measures taken to address the decline of these languages.
Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 3 |
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Term | First Term | Credit Points | 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits) |
Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is designed to give students a grounding in the theory and implementation of language policy and planning in the insular Celtic language polities and jurisdictions. The course focuses on the application of knowledge to contemporary language situations through empirical study of Irish, Welsh, Gaelic, Cornish and Manx in their national contexts. It aims to provide students with the tools to engage in research on language planning and policy and to apply this knowledge in practice. It foregrounds the importance of the notion of 'linguistic human rights' in relation to language policy and planning.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 70 | |
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Feedback |
Feedback is given verbally in class to give students an indication of their progress. Written feedback is generated for the essay. |
Word Count | 3000 |
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Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 10 | |
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Feedback |
Feedback is given verbally in class to give students an indication of their progress. |
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Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
Feedback |
Feedback is given verbally in class to give students an indication of their progress. Written feedback is generated for the presentation. |
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There are no assessments for this course.
Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
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Factual | Remember | ILO’s for this course are available in the course guide. |
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