English Medium Communication in Multilingual Contexts
2018/2019
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises relevant coursework and a case assignment.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
- multilingualism in European and global contexts
- international, national and transnational organizations’ language policies § linguistic rights
Skills
- communication in multilingual contexts on the basis of English.
Competences
- using English as a language for communication in multilingual contexts while considering linguistic, social and cultural factors
contributing critically and well-considered to the formulation of language policies in organizations and institutions while considering language users’ language-related and cultural rights and interests
alleviating and contributing to solving problems in concrete contexts which may arise as a result of introducing English as a shared lingua franca by using strategies such as language teaching, language coaching, translation, etc.
generally contributing to mutual understanding and conflict resolution in concrete organizational and international cooperation contexts on the basis of cultural knowledge and linguistic and discursive strategies.
Extent and expected workload
5 ECTS
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | English Medium Communication in Multilingual |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a 48-hour take-home case assignment. The paper
addressing the case must comprise minimum six pages and maximum 8
pages.
The assignment paper will be evaluated by the examiner; in case of a fail grade, the assignment paper will also be evaluated by a censor. Any re-examinations will be held in accordance with the above guidelines on the basis of a revised assignment paper. |
| ECTS | 5 |
| Permitted aids | All written and all electronic aids |
| Assessment | 7-point grading scale |
| Type of grading | Internal examination |
Facts about the module
| Danish title | Engelsksproget kommunikation i multisproglige kontekster |
| Module code | BALISE201815 |
| Module type | Course |
| Duration | 1 semester |
| Semester | Autumn
|
| ECTS | 5 |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Empty-place Scheme | Yes |
| Location of the lecture | Campus Aalborg |
| Responsible for the module |
Organisation
| Study Board | Study Board of Language and International Studies |
| Department | Department of Culture and Global Studies |
| Faculty | The Faculty of Humanities |
