Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Fall 2019 - EDUC 924 G001

Multilingualism, Globalization, and Identities (3)

Class Number: 1158

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 3 – Dec 2, 2019: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

The course will introduce students to theoretical perspectives and developments in the fields of multilingualism, globalization, and identity constructions and examine how interplays between these cultural processes and practices impact upon language learning and teaching in educational and social contexts in which course participants teach and/or have lived.

COURSE DETAILS:

The course will involve the analysis of inter-related theories from fields of multilingualism, globalization, and identity. Students will examine the interplays between the three fields of study, and will consider their application on language use and learning in different educational and social contexts. Students taking the course will be encouraged to engage critically with the analytic perspectives being studied by reflecting on contexts with which they are familiar.

Grading

  • Reflective ePortfolio and presentation 50%
  • • Final Paper 50%

NOTES:

Reflective ePortfolio and Presentation:
Students will construct an ePortfolio of their local linguistic landscapes, in which they reflect upon the following:
[i] representations and the applicability of the theories studied to local social and educational contexts with which they are familiar, and
[ii] their own roles and identities as educators. Using digital devices, students will collect texts (written, visual, sound, etc.) that represent ideas and reflections as they go through the course.
Once ePortfolios have been assembled, students will present their findings.

Final Paper:
The written paper will be a critical piece of writing (15 pages double spaced). It will require critical engagement with one or more of the main theoretical concepts/frameworks studied in this course.

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

Most readings will be available on line through the SFU library or provided as PDF files on Canvas. 


Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

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