UV9365 – Researching Multilingualism in Education: Theoretical Concepts, Methodologies and Dissemination

Course content

Research on multilingualism in education is in an era of expansion and transformation; developments in society caused by globalisation have created new concerns in schools and communities, to which educational researchers must respond. In mainstream educational provision, there are growing tensions between diversity and inclusion in relation to language, while in marginalised language communities there are long-standing concerns for equitable representation and participation in educational provision.

Researchers working in this area draw on a range of theoretical and methodological approaches and analytical techniques to answer the various questions that arise related to the provision of quality education in diverse settings. No single theoretical or methodological approach can answer all the questions in this domain, and it is valuable for young researchers to gain familiarity with a variety of theoretical concepts and methodologies and related data analysis techniques.

The course is organized by research group Challenges of Sustainability in Educational Research (COSER).

Learning outcome

On completion of the course, the PhD candidate shall have achieved the following learning outcomes (knowledge, skills and general competence):

• Demonstrate knowledge of current theoretical concepts and methodologies for researching multilingualism in education
• Be able to evaluate and critically analyse theoretical concepts and methodologies employed in research on multilingualism in education
• Be able to engage in a variety of data analysis techniques in relation to a sample of data collected in a multilingual setting
• Have knowledge about strategies for communicating research on multilingualism in education through various dissemination genres and to multiple audiences

Admission to the course

This course has been developed for PhD candidates affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences (UV), but others may also apply. PhD candidates at The Faculty of Educational Sciences will be given priority. As a minimum requirement, all participants must hold at least a Master`s degree.

Registration for spring semesters opens December 1st.

PhD candidates affiliated with the Faculty of Educational Sciences register through Studentweb.

Other applicants may apply using the application form for spring 2024 (opens December 1st)

Deadline for registering: January 5th, 2024.

Recommended previous knowledge

Applicants should ideally have begun collecting data for their PhD project. 

Overlapping courses

• 3 credits overlap with UV9920V2 – Researching Multilingualism and Multilingual Literacies in Education (discontinued).
• 3 credits overlap with UV9918V4 – Researching Multilingualism in Education (discontinued).
• 3 credits overlap with UV9919V1 – Researching Multilingualism in Education: Methods, Analysis & Dissemination (discontinued).

Teaching

Format teaching and course activities:The course will consist of lectures and collaborative data analysis sessions, drawing on data provided by the facilitators and participating PhD candidates. 80% participation is required.

Examination

Requirements to obtain 3 credits: Approved participation, course activities and final paper (essay 5-7 pages).

80% attendance is required.

Papers are to be submitted electronically in Canvas. More information will be available in Canvas.

Grading scale

Grades are awarded on a pass/fail scale. Read more about the grading system.

More about examinations at UiO

• Use of sources and citations
• Special exam arrangements due to individual needs
• Withdrawal from an exam
• Illness at exams / postponed exams
• Explanation of grades and appeals
• Resitting an exam
• Cheating/attempted cheating

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