Language Policy and Planning 3301-JF2715-2ST
The course content will constitute an introduction to research and literature on language policy and planning as well as education reform. It will examine the theory and implementation of language policy and planning in various polities and jurisdictions. We will look at what language policy and planning consist of, how they operate, their historical roots, and ways they can be studied empirically. The course will apply a comparative case study approach including key concepts or issues demonstrated in the context of various countries around the world, e.g. Japan, Mexico, Botswana, Nigeria, Taiwan, South Africa, the EU countries, and many others. To the extent possible, students will compare and contrast the concepts with the prevailing language policy and planning issues present in their countries.
Introduction to the course: overview, requirements, assignments
The Family, the Home and Education
3. Initial Concepts for Language Planning: Definitions,
Concepts, Frameworks
4. Language Planning Goals
5. National Languages and Language Planning
6. Social Purpose of Language Planning: Education and
Literacy
7. Conceptualising Key Elements of Language Policy
8. Imperialism, Colonialism and the Colonial Language
Heritage
9. Endangerment and Language Shift
10. The Language Profile of South Africa
11. Language Politics and Practices in the Baltic States
12. Language Situation in Northern Ireland
13. Linguistic Diversity and Language-in-Education
Planning in Taiwan
14. Political Context and the Role of Indigenous Languages
in Nigeria
15. Key Factors of Governmental Language Policy in Mexico
16. Two Language Policy and Planning Studies: Finland and
Sweden
17. The linguistic diversity, the historical and political
contexts and the current language situation in Fiji and
Vanuatu
18. Final assessment
Type of course
Course coordinators
Learning outcomes
Knowledge
Students will be able to:
- identify and characterize on an advanced level the place and status of language policy and planning within linguistics, K_W01
- describe on an advanced level the current trends in linguistic research on language policy and planning, K_W02
Abilities
Students will be able to:
apply advanced terminology and notions pertinent to language policy and planning, K_U01
apply knowledge obtained during the course of studies to account for and solve a problem, thereby completing a research task related to language policy and planning, K_U03
analyze linguistic, literary and cultural phenomena and draw generalizations on their basis in the context of societal, historical and economic factors on an advanced level, K_U04
discern alternative methodological paradigms within language policy and planning, K_U05
participate in group projects, collaborate with others and be a team leader in conducting collaborative research, presentations and other tasks included in the curriculum, K_U08
present knowledge in a coherent, precise and linguistically correct manner in English on level C2 according to the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages, ensuring an appropriate register and form, K_U09
Social competences
Students will be ready to:
apply knowledge and skills obtained during the course of studies to undertake lifelong learning, as well as personal and professional development, K_K02
take responsibility for performing one’s professional duties, with due respect for the work of others, obey and develop the ethical norms in professional and academic settings related to the disciplines included on the curriculum of English studies, K_K03
assess critically one’s own knowledge and skills related to language policy and planning, K_K04
Assessment criteria
- attendance
- participation in discussions
- presentations
Two absences are allowed.
Active participation and tasks: 20%
One mid-term assignment (presentation): 30%
Final quiz: 50%
Bibliography
Hornberger, N. H. (2006). Frameworks and models in language policy and planning. In T. Ricento (Ed.), An introduction to language policy: Theory and method (pp. 24-41). Malden MA: Blackwell.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (1997). Language planning: From practice to theory. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2001). Language Planning and Policy in Asia, Vol.1: Japan, Nepal and Taiwan and Chinese Characters. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2008). Language Planning and Policy in Europe, Vol. 3: The Baltic States, Ireland and Italy. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2007). Language Planning and Policy in Africa, Vol. 2: Algeria, Côte d'Ivoire, Nigeria and Tunisia. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2007). Language Planning and Policy in Latin America, Vol. 1: Ecuador, Mexico and Paraguay. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2006). Language Planning and Policy in the Pacific, Vol 1: Fiji, The Philippines, and Vanuatu. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2005). Language Planning and Policy in Europe Vol. 2: The Czech Republic, The European Union and Northern Ireland. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2005). Language Planning and Policy in Europe, Vol. 1: Hungary, Finland and Sweden. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Kaplan, R. B. & Baldauf, R. B. (2004). Language Planning and Policy in Africa, Vol 1: Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
Shohamy, E. (2005). Language policy: Hidden agendas and new approaches. Abingdon: Routledge.
Spolsky, B. (2021). Rethinking language policy. Edinburgh: Edinburgh University Press.
Tollefson, J.W. (2013). Language policy in a time of crisis and transformation. In J.W. Tollefson (Ed.), Language policies in education: Critical issues (pp. 11-34). New York: Routledge.
Tollefson, J.W. & Tsui, A. B. M. (2014). Language diversity and language policy in educational access and equity. Review of Research in Education, 38, 189-214.
Wright, S. (2021). Language policy and language planning: From nationalism to globalisation. (2nd edition). Basingstoke: Palgrave.
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