Prospectus

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Workshop Taalkunde: Bilingualism in the Hispanic and Lusophone World

Course
2016-2017

Admission requirements

Students need to have completed the Propedeuse in Latin American Studies. This course can be followed by students in both tracks Spanish and Portuguese.

Non major students who want to take this course should contact the tutor.

Description

Overview of major issues, theories, and research methods in the study of bilingualism, with a particular focus on bilingualism in the Spanish speaking world. This includes research and experimental methods examining production, comprehension, and use of two languages; naturalistic studies and methods, including longitudinal data collection/analysis and sociolinguistic and ethnographic approaches; and methods relevant to children versus adults. Students will gain experience designing studies that might be conducted using different methodological approaches. Students will become familiar with different methods used in and will learn about the strengths and weaknesses of each approach. Invited researchers may also visit the class to talk about their work on different bilingual populations in Latin America.

Course objectives

  • To become familiar with theories, methods, and findings in the field of bilingualism.

  • To be able to demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of the different methodologies explored.

  • To be able to articulate an in-depth knowledge of some of the strengths and weaknesses of each approach studied.

  • To be able to design coherent studies investigating bilingualism

Timetable

Timetable LAS

Mode of instruction

Seminar

Course Load

Total hours for the course: 140 hours

  • In-Class: 28 hours (2 hours p/week x 14 weeks)

  • Reading and Class Preparation: 56 hours (4 hours p/week x 14 weeks)

  • Preparation for in-class presentations: 12 hours

  • Weekly discussion board posts: 14 hours

  • Final Written Paper: 30 hours

Assessment method

  • 60% Research Project

  • 20% Article/chapter presentations

  • 20% Weekly response papers

Weighing

The final mark for the course is established by determining the weighted average.

Resit

Relevant component. Only for those with a total average less than a 6 (a 5 or below).

Blackboard

Blackboard will be used for:

  • providing study materials

Reading list

TBA

Registration

Enrolment through uSis is mandatory.

General information about uSis is available in English and Dutch

Registration Studeren à la carte and Contractonderwijs

Registration Studeren à la carte

Registration Contractonderwijs

Not applicable

Contact

For questions about the content of the course, you can contact the teacher:
mw. M. Parafita Couto

Coordinator of Studies: M.A.G. van Leeuwen MA

Administrations Office: van Wijkplaats

Remarks

Students are expected to come to class prepared and ready to participate in class discussion. All readings assigned for the week must be done prior to class. Every student is expected to contribute to class discussion through oral questions and comments every class. In order to facilitate class discussion, students will write a response to the weekly readings.

A detailed class syllabus will be provided on the first day of class.

Minimum 70% attendance required.