Digitalisation of Multilingualism and Multiculturalism 3223-AMMS-DMM
The main objective of this module is to promote internationalization by providing high-quality digitization practices. The course will include issues related to the implementation of innovative digital tools that can serve as mechanisms to facilitate the promotion of multilingualism and multiculturalism.
For this reason, the topics discussed will concern digital transformation, promotion of connected higher education systems and stimulating innovative and didactic practices in multilingual and multicultural environments.
The course is aimed at exploring various digitalisation practices in the context of multilingualism and multiculturalism. Apart from learning about a wide array of digital modes of communication, the participants will familiarise their impact on multilingual and multicultural practices. The classes will also be focused on digitalisation endeavours striving to cultivate and preserve minority and endangered languages.
Topics:
● similarities and differences between traditional and digital communication,
● types of digital communication: e-mail, website discourse, online forums, instant messaging, social
media, video conferences, online gaming;
● the impact of digital means of communication on language development and culturisation,
● digitalisation of diaspora communication;
● multilingual patterns in digital communication (e.g. orality of written discourse, code switching,
networked multilingualism, translanguaging, transculturalism, partial multilingualism, idiolingulaism);
● the impact of multimodality on multilingual and multicultural behaviours;
● digital literacy and multilingual development;
● digital education and lockdown impact on multiculturalism and multilingualism;
● digital enhancement of minority languages in various communication contexts;
● majority language as the mode of instruction and official communication in the digital environment,
● digitalisation of minority languages and endangered languages;
● generative artificial intelligence and other new developments in the context of multilingualism.
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Learning outcomes
Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:
-at an advanced level conceptual and terminological apparatus in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism
-at an advanced level main directions of development and the most important achievements in the area of multilingualism and multiculturalism
-at an advanced level contemporary research trends in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism
-the latest research methodology used in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism
-relations between language and culture and religion sciences as well as sociology
Skills: the graduate is able to:
-prepare written works in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism in English (including works bearing the features of a scientific text)
-search, analyse and utilise information using available sources
-recognize different genres of texts and conduct their in-depth analysis and interpretation using various methods
-argue substantively using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions
-integrate knowledge relevant to multilingualism and multiculturalism
-independently develop and give an oral presentation on a selected topic in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism using source literature
-formulate, analyse and synthesise research problems in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism and select adequate methods and tools to solve these problems, present the developed issues using various forms and methods
-work independently and in a group to acquire knowledge and develop research skills in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism
-use the English language in speech and writing compliant with the requirements set out for the B2+ level according to CEFR
-actively apply information and communication technologies supporting the use and development of knowledge in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism
Social competences: the graduate is ready to:
-adequately address professional challenges, both individual and team, in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism
-permanent and active participation in scientific life using traditional and modern forms and media
Assessment criteria
The final mark consists of the following components (there will be no exam):
40% continuous assessment (class attendance, active participation and being prepared for the classes);
60% the grade for in-class presentation regarding one of the course topics.
Additional information
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