Applied Research in Language Sciences - 2nd semester
Objectives
By the end of the semester students should be able to:
1. Demonstrate a critical awareness of the development of linguistic research and its applications.
2. Use the most relevant linguistic concepts in interdisciplinary approaches.
3. Use methods adequate to the retrieving of empiric data.
4. Master resources and tools which allow for the completion of the work to be developed.
5. Write a formally correct work report supported by the adequate argumentation.
General characterization
Code
711131091
Credits
6
Responsible teacher
Maria do Céu Caetano, Maria Teresa Brocardo
Hours
Weekly - 4
Total - Available soon
Teaching language
Portuguese
Prerequisites
None
Bibliography
Coupland, Nikolas / John Robert / T. Kristiansen (2011) SLICE: Critical perspectives on language (de)standardisation. In: T. Kristiansen / Nikolas Coupland (eds.) Standard Languages and Language Standards in a Changing Europe. Oslo: Novus, pp. 11-35.
Johnson, David Cassels (2013) Language Policy. London: Palgrave Macmillan
Milroy, James (2001) Language Ideologies and the Consequence of Standardization. Journal of Sociolinguistics 5/4, pp. 530-555 http://uk-online.uni-koeln.de/remarks/d5134/rm2169658.pdf
Tollefson, James W. / Miguel Pérez-Milans (eds.) (2018) The Oxford Handbook of Language Policy and Planning. Oxford: OUP
Outros títulos serão definidos anualmente em função das abordagens a serem exploradas (cf. Conteúdos). / Other references will be specified annually according to the frameworks to be studied (cf. Syllabus).
Teaching method
Practice sessions will be predominant, given the nature of this course. However, it may be necessary to present the framework of a given perspective or approach in more expository and theoretical sessions.
Students are expected to participate regularly in activities and discussions. Preparation for each class involves readings and performing tasks posted on Moodle.
Evaluation method
Active participation in practice sessions (40%); final written report (60%).
Subject matter
Curricular unit general topic transdisciplinary approaches to language: some case studies.
In the current semester the students are encouraged to contribute to the discussion of the (actual and / or potential) role of linguistics in different social domains, e.g.:
language policy and planning, emphasizing the use of Portuguese in scientific and culture fields;
constitution of linguistic resources and tools;
arguments against language prejudice;
language uses versus the definition of norm(s).