Linguistic Landscapes 3223-AMMS-LL

Term 2024L:

The course introduces students to the use of linguistic and ethnographic tools
to discuss social meanings related to language, texts and symbols in public
space. During the course, students will learn how linguistic resources in signs
and inscriptions interact with other significant resources (e.g., colour, image,
typography, material and architecture) in the construction of ideas and
cultural, social and spatial identities. Throughout the course, we will explore
how society, culture and identity are represented and reproduced in the
linguistic landscape, thus raising awareness of multilingual and multimodal
communication in space and encouraging critical reflection on how global flows
and processes affect local places.
Topics
Introduction: Overview, requirements, assignments
Captivating studies of language in public space
Early stages of an emerging field: LL studies from a historical perspective
Theoretical approaches: A range of perspectives
Research methods in LL: Quantitative vs. qualitative approaches
Photography and other distinctive methodologies
Multilingualism in LL
The visibility of minority languages
Language policies and their influence
The role of English in LL
Schoolscapes: Educational contexts
, 13., 14. Student mini projects
15. Evaluation & grading

Type of course

obligatory courses

Mode

Classroom

Course coordinators

Piotr Romanowski

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

Social competences: the graduate is ready to:
-recognise the importance of knowledge and seek expert advice when problems arise
-critically assess knowledge and skills in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism

Assessment criteria

Didactic methods: debates, case studies, presentations, projects

Marking/ grading scale:
over 91% – 5
90%-81% – 4+
80%-71% – 4
70%-61% – 3+
60%- 51% – 3

Additional information

Additional information (registration calendar, class conductors, localization and schedules of classes), might be available in the USOSweb system:

Description of 3223-AMMS-LL in USOSweb