English Medium Communication in Multilingual Contexts
2021/2022
Content, progress and pedagogy of the module
The module comprises relevant coursework and an individual case assignment.
Learning objectives
Knowledge
The student must attain
Knowledge and understanding of:
- multilingualism in European and global contexts
- international, national and transnational organizations’ language policies § linguistic rights
Skills
The student must attain
Skills in:
- communication in multilingual contexts on the basis of English.
Competences
The student must attain
Competencies in:
- 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.
Exam
Exams
| Name of exam | English Medium Communication in Multilingual |
| Type of exam | Written exam
The examination is a 48-hour individual 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 |
| Criteria of assessment | The criteria of assessment are stated in the Examination Policies and Procedures |
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 |
| 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 Learning |
| Faculty | Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities |
