LING11-102: World Languages

Description

World Languages provides an insight into a fascinating world of human languages. This innovative subject prepares students for the challenges of language learning and explores how languages are interconnected with communities and their cultures. It also investigates why we all sound different and how the languages we speak condition our world view. Students also learn reasons for potential difficulties with learning languages and the phenomenal advantages of learning an additional language. The subject provides a unique opportunity to explore and sample languages offered by the Faculty of Society and Design. This language education subject can either be taken as an introduction to learning the language of your choice, or as an elective. The subject aims to reinforce your love and enthusiasm for languages, the way they express cultures and help us become global citizens.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Classify and explain principal concepts about the system of the world languages and their role in societies and cultures globally.
2. Evaluate and articulate the challenges and advantages of learning additional languages or dialects.
3. Apply the knowledge of the language learning processes to making an informed choice about future learning an additional language or dialect.
4. Evaluate and demonstrate the knowledge of how speech communities work to promote intercultural understanding and global citizenship.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• September 2021 [Standard]
• May 2021 [Standard]
• January 2021 [Standard]
• September 2020 [Standard - World Languages]
• May 2020 [Standard - Stanrdard Offering]
• January 2020 [Standard]

Subject dates