This unit focuses on many issues concerning bilingualism including: patterns of acquiring and losing bilingualism; language maintenance and shift over time; Australian language policies and planning; the bilingual in the classroom; and societal patterns of bi/multilingualism. The focus is on discussion of current controversies – for example, the critical age theory; input theories and 'competency'; and literacy and cross-cultural issues – based on readings and participants' experiences. It also includes workshopping of bilingual data. This unit is useful for students familiar with bilingual or multilingual situations, or who have experience or plans to be involved in teaching, learning or... -- Course Website
Instructor: Dr Verna Rieschild
Prerequisites: 6cp of LING units at 200 level including (LING212(P) or LING216(P) or LING219(P))
