Linguistic communication in the context of globalization 3223-KJWG-OG

Presentation of issues concerning the relationship between language and social contexts within the framework of globalization including the socio-cultural aspect of human-machine communication within different language subsystems. Evolution of human communication based on technologies and mediated by AI as an invisible mediator. Role of different sociolinguistics aspects in human-machine communication as well as role of globalization in education, research and social practices. This course introduces students to the main concepts and terms concerning globalization evolution, its aspects and paradigms. The course consists of thematic modules based on the analysis, interpretation and presentation of the course related data from social and sociolinguistic researches on various aspects of language communication and globalization of the modern human discourse. The aim of the course is to develop competences in globalized language communication in different social contexts. Students are encouraged to the latest research results from the course topic.

Type of course

general courses

Mode

Classroom

Prerequisites (description)

The program of the course requires a significant amount of work from the students themselves, so a high level of motivation to learn is necessary. The course consists of dedicated thematic modules. Presentation of key concepts are derived from the field of sociology as well as English sociolinguistics domain.

Course coordinators

Olena Petrashchuk

Learning outcomes

After completing the course, the student is expected to have:
Knowledge:
- has structured knowledge of language and linguistic communication in various social contexts;
- knows and understands the connections between a given field and related philological and humanistic fields;
- is aware of, for example, the complex nature of language and its historical variability, the complexity of phenomena related to linguistic communication;
- knows and understands the connections between a given field and related philological and humanistic fields;

Skills:
- is able to use basic theoretical approaches, paradigms appropriate for the research direction;
- is able to work according to the goals and guidelines formulated by the academic supervisor;
- is able to use research tools correctly;

Social competences:
- is aware of the differences in social contexts existing between communicators;
- understands and appreciates the importance of contexts and social elements for communication;
- participates in cultural and social life (K_K06, S_K06).

Assessment criteria

1. The final evaluation consists of the following components:
Presence - 45%
Activity during attendance - 15%
End-of-course essay - 40% ((kryteria jakości - 30% adekwatności do pisania akademickiego i 70% spójności do tematu)
2. Evaluation of the final percentage result:
55%-69% = 3
70%-74% = 3+
75%-84% = 4
85%-89% = 4+
90%-100% = 5

Additional information

Information on level of this course, year of study and semester when the course unit is delivered, types and amount of class hours - can be found in course structure diagrams of apropriate study programmes. This course is related to the following study programmes:

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

Description of 3223-KJWG-OG in USOSweb