Language and Society in Europe (EURO30001)
Undergraduate level 3Points: 12.5Not available in 2021
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About this subject
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;
- be able to demonstrate a detailed knowledge of language-related issues in European society;
- have consolidated their research skills in fields of European sociolinguistics;
- be able to demonstrate 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: 14 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EURO20001 | Language and Society in Europe | Not available in 2021 |
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: 14 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
A class paper (equivalent to 600 words)
| Throughout the teaching period | 15% |
A mid-semester test during lecture
| Week 8 | 25% |
An essay
| During the examination period | 55% |
Pre-class preparation and in-class participation | Throughout the teaching period | 5% |
| 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 the subject. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 14 March 2025
Dates & times
Not available in 2021
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: 14 March 2025
Further information
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Minor European Studies Major French Studies Specialisation (formal) French Studies Specialisation (formal) Italian Studies Major Spanish and Latin American Studies Specialisation (formal) Spanish and Latin American Studies Major German Studies Major Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Major Italian Studies Specialisation (formal) Russian Studies Major Russian Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Links to additional information
- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 14 March 2025