MULTI4130 – Social Aspects of Multilingualism

Students will be able to:

• Demonstrate thorough understanding of central perspectives, debates, and key results in research on social aspects of multilingualism
• critically evaluate existing research on social aspects of multilingualism from theoretical and methodological perspectives
• Propose further research questions related to social aspects of multilingualism

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This course is for students admitted to Multilingualism (master).

If you are not already enrolled as a student at UiO, please see our information about admission requirements and procedures.

Students enrolled in the Master programme "Multilingualism" at UiO are expected to choose one of two courses: Either MULTI4120 – Cognitive Aspects of Multilingualism or MULTI4130.

10 double lectures.It is expected that students participate actively in all sessions.

The following compulsory assignment must be approved by the lecturer before the student can take the final exam:

• Students must submit a draft proposal of their final exam (research proposal) at least 3 weeks before the final exam date.

Access to teaching

A student who has completed compulsory instruction and coursework and has had these approved, is not entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework. A student who has been admitted to a course, but who has not completed compulsory instruction and coursework or had these approved, is entitled to repeat that instruction and coursework, depending on available capacity.

Term paper/ Semesteroppgave (Research proposal for MA thesis)

Submit assignments in Inspera

You submit your assignment in the digital examination system Inspera. Read about how to submit assignments in Inspera.

Use of sources and citation

You should familiarize yourself with the rules that apply to the use of sources and citations. If you violate the rules, you may be suspected of cheating/attempted cheating.

Grades are awarded on a scale from A to F, where A is the best grade and F is a fail. Read more about the grading system.

Explanations and appeals

• Explanation of grades and appeals

A term paper or equivalent that is passed may not be resubmitted in revised form.

If you withdraw from the exam after the deadline, this will be counted as an examination attempt.