| Unit name | Bilingual and Multilingual Education |
|---|---|
| Unit code | EDUCM0085 |
| Credit points | 20 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Matt Kedzierski |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Units you must take before you take this one (pre-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you must take alongside this one (co-requisite units) |
N/A |
| Units you may not take alongside this one | |
| School/department | School of Education |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Law |
The unit explores the policies, pedagogic practices and educational theories relating to the field of bilingual and multilingual education in a wide range of national and institutional contexts. It draws on empirical research and theoretical debates to explore the complex interrelations between linguistic diversity and education, covering topics such as, but not limited to, English-medium instruction (EMI), Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL), translanguaging and multiliteracy. Throughout the unit, we will address questions of ideology, power and identity, and investigate how social attitudes and beliefs about bi-/multilingualism shape education choices, policy decisions and allocation of resources to bi-/multilingual education provision.
In addition to developing a strong foundation in this subject area, you will have opportunities to enhance your analytical and research skills that will help you critique the existing literature and design and conduct your own small-scale research projects focusing on policies and pedagogic practices aimed at promoting bi-/multilingualism in learners.
The unit will be of interest to language teachers, policy-makers and researchers working in the UK and internationally who would like to understand better the range of approaches to conceptualising and delivering education in the linguistically and culturally diverse world of the 21st century.
The unit aims to:
Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of this unit, students will have learned about and be able to discuss in depth:
By the end of this unit, students will be able to:
This unit will be taught using a blended approach consisting of a mixture of synchronous and asynchronous activities including seminars, lectures, reading and discussions.
Formative assessment
Instructor feedback (oral and written) on students' work will be provided through tutorials and informally through classroom discussions and presentations. Self-reflection and peer-to-peer collaboration is also used to encourage engagement with theory and practice.
Summative Assessment
Students will be asked to choose either:
A negotiated assignment of 4,000 exploring professional aspects of bilingual and multilingual education informed by both current perspectives in the literature, and the development needs of a specific curricular context. (ILOs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
Or:
An outline proposal of 4,000 words for an empirical research study addressing current theoretical or curricular issues in bilingual and multilingual education, including a focussed literature review, research questions and procedures for data collection and data analysis. (ILOs 1,2,3,4,5,6,7)
If this unit has a Resource List, you will normally find a link to it in the Blackboard area for the unit. Sometimes there will be a separate link for each weekly topic.
If you are unable to access a list through Blackboard, you can also find it via the Resource Lists homepage. Search for the list by the unit name or code (e.g. EDUCM0085).
How much time the unit requires
Each credit equates to 10 hours of total student input. For example a 20 credit unit will take you 200 hours
of study to complete. Your total learning time is made up of contact time, directed learning tasks,
independent learning and assessment activity.
See the University Workload statement relating to this unit for more information.
Assessment
The Board of Examiners will consider all cases where students have failed or not completed the assessments required for credit.
The Board considers each student's outcomes across all the units which contribute to each year's programme of study. For appropriate assessments, if you have self-certificated your absence, you will normally be required to complete it the next time it runs (for assessments at the end of TB1 and TB2 this is usually in the next re-assessment period).
The Board of Examiners will take into account any exceptional circumstances and operates
within the Regulations and Code of Practice for Taught Programmes.
