Minority Languages in Europe

obligatory courses

Classroom

This course presents the general typological features of minority languages and their linguistic communities. It helps students understand what social and political factors prevent language extinction and how language longevity can be predicted. Numerous case studies based on minority languages of Europe will be carried out, focusing on the development of a broad theoretical basis together with practical skills related to language revitalization

Knowledge: the graduate knows and understands:

-at an advanced level conceptual and terminological apparatus in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism

-at an advanced level main directions of development and the most important achievements in the area of multilingualism and multiculturalism

-at an advanced level contemporary research trends in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism

-the latest research methodology used in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism

-relations between language and culture and religion sciences as well as sociology

Skills: the graduate is able to:

-prepare written works in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism in English (including works bearing the features of a scientific text)

-search, analyse and utilise information using available sources

-recognize different genres of texts and conduct their in-depth analysis and interpretation using various methods

-argue substantively using the views of other authors and formulate conclusions

-integrate knowledge relevant to multilingualism and multiculturalism

-independently develop and give an oral presentation on a selected topic in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism using source literature

-formulate, analyse and synthesise research problems in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism and select adequate methods and tools to solve these problems, present the developed issues using various forms and methods

-work independently and in a group to acquire knowledge and develop research skills in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism

-use the English language in speech and writing compliant with the requirements set out for the B2+ level according to CEFR

Social competences: the graduate is ready to:

-recognise the importance of knowledge and seek expert advice when problems arise

-critically assess knowledge and skills in the field of multilingualism and multiculturalism