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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 | 4 |
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| Term | Second Term | Credit Points | 30 credits (15 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. Students will engage in a case-study of current practice.
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 30 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 35 | Feedback Weeks | 37 | |
| Feedback |
Includes self-reflection element. Word count: 1,200 |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will understand various contexts of where language planning intervention is necessary and how it is applied |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will evaluate theoretical and policy publications to understand concepts and strategies in practice and policy-based scenarios |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be able to identify and propose practical solutions demonstrating appropriate language planning principles for specific sociolinguistic scenarios |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will reflect on the challenges of using theoretical principles of practice in an applied situation |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 50 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 38 | Feedback Weeks | 40 | |
| 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 | |
| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will understand various contexts of where language planning intervention is necessary and how it is applied |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will evaluate theoretical and policy publications to understand concepts and strategies in practice and policy-based scenarios |
| Assessment Type | Formative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 33 | Feedback Weeks | 35 | |
| Feedback |
8-10 minutes. 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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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will be able to explain complex ideas synthesising theoretical and practical considerations of language planning in a presentation format |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will understand various contexts of where language planning intervention is necessary and how it is applied |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will evaluate theoretical and policy publications to understand concepts and strategies in practice and policy-based scenarios |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 100 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 49 | Feedback Weeks | 52 | |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will understand various contexts of where language planning intervention is necessary and how it is applied |
| Conceptual | Evaluate | Students will evaluate theoretical and policy publications to understand concepts and strategies in practice and policy-based scenarios |
| Conceptual | Analyse | Students will be able to explain complex ideas synthesising theoretical and practical considerations of language planning in a presentation format |
| Procedural | Create | Students will be able to identify and propose practical solutions demonstrating appropriate language planning principles for specific sociolinguistic scenarios |
| Reflection | Evaluate | Students will reflect on the challenges of using theoretical principles of practice in an applied situation |
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