LACS1012 Globalization, Language and Society (5 op)
Opinnon taso:
Syventävät opinnot
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti
Vastuuorganisaatio:
Kieli- ja viestintätieteiden laitos
Opetussuunnitelmakaudet:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020
Kuvaus
Sisältö
This course examines language and communication within the context of globalization. Students develop knowledge and understanding of globalization theories and trends, and their impact on communication, language learning, education, and societal and cultural discourse and social practices.
Suoritustavat
Seminars which include case study reports, assignments, and presentations.
Arviointiperusteet
Passing the course requires completion of all required assignments in line with stated learning outcomes. An 80% attendance requirement is applied.
Grade-specific assessment criteria are introduced in the course.
Osaamistavoitteet
After completing the course the student will be able to
- critically assess and synthesize how globalization impacts communication and language in the spaces of education, learning, community, work, and society
- effectively understand how to construct, apply, and adapt theories and concepts dealing with the impact of globalization in society, work, and community
- compare international, national, and local discourse, practices and strategies occurring due to globalization such as technology in learning and work, intercultural strategies for community relations and sociocultural impact on economic, political, and cultural discourse.
- critically assess and synthesize how globalization impacts communication and language in the spaces of education, learning, community, work, and society
- effectively understand how to construct, apply, and adapt theories and concepts dealing with the impact of globalization in society, work, and community
- compare international, national, and local discourse, practices and strategies occurring due to globalization such as technology in learning and work, intercultural strategies for community relations and sociocultural impact on economic, political, and cultural discourse.
Lisätietoja
Timing: First year, autumn term
Kirjallisuus
- A selected set of readings.
Suoritustavat
Tapa 1
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Osallistuminen opetukseen (5 op)
Tyyppi:
Osallistuminen opetukseen
Arviointiasteikko:
0-5
Suorituskieli:
englanti