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Language and Society in Europe (EURO20001)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject examines the relationship between language and society in Europe. It focuses on issues of relevance in an increasingly integrated Europe in which European and other languages are in contact through migration, travel, business, and mass media, and in which English is taking on an important role as a lingua franca. The topics to be covered include: the relationship between majority and minority languages, dialects and the standard language. bilingualism and multilingualism. semi-communication. language planning at state and European levels. politeness and forms of address. and the status and influence of English.

Intended learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should:



  • be able to engage critically with different perspectives and issues pertinent to language and society in Europe;
  • be able to communicate knowledge effectively about Europe’s complex language situation in oral and well-informed written assignments;
  • have developed a detailed knowledge of language-related issues in European society;
  • have developed research skills in fields of European sociolinguistics;
  • have developed a broad understanding of the impact of Europe’s social and political development in relation to language issues in Europe today;
  • have acquired broad critical insights through their engagement with Europe that prepare them for becoming good global citizens;
  • be able to work effectively in groups to meet a shared goal with people whose disciplinary and cultural backgrounds differ from their own.

Generic skills

At the completion of this subject, students should:

  • have improved their oral and written communication skills;
  • have enhanced skills of critical thinking and analysis;
  • be able to communicate intelligibly and economically;
  • be able to work productively within a team.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Code Name Teaching period Credit Points
EURO30001 Language and Society in Europe
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
 12.5

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Assessment

Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS

DescriptionTimingPercentage

A class paper (equivalent to 600 words)

  • 10 minutes
Throughout the teaching period15%

A mid-semester test during lecture

  • 1000 words
Week 825%

An essay

  • 2000 words
During the examination period50%

Pre-class preparation and in-class participation

Throughout the teaching period10%
Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of work must be submitted to pass this subject.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Additional details

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day and in-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Dates & times

  • Semester 2
    CoordinatorJohn Hajek
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours29 hours: 1 x 1.5 hour lecture and 1 x 1 hour tutorial per week. There will be no tutorial in the first week of semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020
    Last self-enrol date14 August 2020
    Census date21 September 2020
    Last date to withdraw without fail16 October 2020
    Assessment period ends27 November 2020

    Semester 2 contact information

    j.hajek@unimelb.edu.au

Time commitment details

170 hours

Additional delivery details

This subject can be counted towards a major in any discipline in the School of Languages and Linguistics.

Last updated: 8 August 2023

Further information

Last updated: 8 August 2023