LING 3018 - Language in a Global Society

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2022

The impact of globalization and talknology (talk + technology) on languages is far-reaching. Next to the loss or endangerment of most of the world's 7000 languages, a small number of super languages such as Mandarin Chinese, Spanish, Arabic and English are emerging. The course will examine to what extent the emergence of global languages is due to deliberate political decisions and to what extent it is due to the unintended outcome of major social, cultural or talknological change. Whilst the course will pay particular attention to global English and the new Englishes (such as Singlish, Indian English, Hong Kong English and Chinglish), coverage will also be given to the previous or potential global roles of languages such as Latin, French, Spanish, Arabic and Chinese (though no knowledge of a language other than English will be assumed or required). The course will also analyse constructed languages (Conlangs) and will innovatively classify them into Auxiliary Languages (Auxlangs) such as Esperanto, Ido and Volapuk, and Artistically-constructed Languages (Artlangs) such as Klingon, Quenya and Tsolyani. It will look at language policy and multilingualism, and examine the transparent and camouflaged impact of English on the world's languages. It will also explore issues of language, religion, identity and nationhood.

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Course Details

Course Code	LING 3018
Course	Language in a Global Society
Coordinating Unit	Linguistics
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Prerequisites	At least 6 units of Level II undergraduate study
Incompatible	LING 2037
Assessment	Mid-point assignment (500 words) 20%, Tutorial oral presentation 25%, Post-presentation paper 45%, Attendance & contribution 10%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Afifa Eve Ferro

COURSE COORDINATOR, LECTURER, TUTOR & ASSESSOR:
Dr Afifa Eve Kheir Ferro
Office: 08 8313 2225
Consultations: By appointment only. Napier 912a (level 9)
eveafifa.kheir@adelaide.edu.au (emails read regularly)

COURSE FOUNDER & ADVISOR:
Professor Ghil’ad Zuckermann, D.Phil. (Oxford)
Chair of Linguistics and Endangered Languages
Office: 08 8313 5247
ghilad.zuckermann@adelaide.edu.au (emails read regularly)

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

LECTURE:

Monday, 12:10pm-2pm. Engineering Nth, N158, Chapman Lecture Theatre

TUTORIALS:

TU03-Monday: 4:10pm-5:00pm-Engineering & Maths Building, Room: EMG07 (Beginning on 1 August).
TU06-Monday: 4:10pm-5:00pm-Online, MyUni (Echo 360) (Beginning on 1 August).
TU01-Tuesday: 9:10am-10:00am-Nexus10 Building, Room: 102 (Beginning on 2 August).
TU04-Tuesday: 9:10am-10:00am-Online, MyUni (Echo 360) (Beginning on 2 August).

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, students will:

1. Locate accurate, reliable and up-to-date information on sociolinguistics, multilingualism and language contact.
2. Analyse contact between cultures as manifested in lexical items such as words and phrases.
3. Observe how language is used and how it varies across the array of contexts in which we engage in daily.
4. Engage with the technical discourse within the fields of contact and socio-linguistics.
5. Link linguistic theories to the practical reality of language use and variation in different cultures and societies around the world.
6. Identify the role played by language in cross-cultural encounters and how it can be negotiated.
7. Identify the specific linguistic elements that speakers use to convey meaning in speech and how they vary across cultures.
8. Understand how and why languages change over time and the outcomes of language contact and technology on languages and endangered languages.
9. Recognize the power of global languages and the effect they have on the world's languages.
10. Do linguistic fieldwork in their own life using the tools and theories from the course and apply them to the world around them.

University Graduate Attributes Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge

茂聜搂 informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies
茂聜搂 acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1
茂聜搂 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs) 1,2,3,4
Critical thinking and problem solving

茂聜搂 steeped in research methods and rigor
茂聜搂 based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development
茂聜搂 demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment 5,7,8,10
Teamwork and communication skills

茂聜搂 developed from, with, and via the SGDE
茂聜搂 honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies
茂聜搂 encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning 5,6,10
Career and leadership readiness

茂聜搂 technology savvy
茂聜搂 professional and, where relevant, fully accredited
茂聜搂 forward thinking and well informed
茂聜搂 tested and validated by work based experiences 8,9,10
Intercultural and ethical competency

茂聜搂 adept at operating in other cultures
茂聜搂 comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts
茂聜搂 Able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes
茂聜搂 demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges 5,6,7,8
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence

茂聜搂 a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal
茂聜搂 open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers
茂聜搂 able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate 6,7,10

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1,2,3,4
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	5,7,8,10
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	5,6,10
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	8,9,10
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	5,6,7,8
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	6,7,10
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 4, 7,10
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	1, 3, 5, 7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Haugen, Einar 1950. "The Analysis of Linguistic Borrowing". Language 26 (2): 210–231. Available online: http://www.jstor.org/stable/410058

Kheir, Afifa Eve 2019. 'The Matrix Language Turnover Hypothesis: the case of the Druze language in Israel'. Journal of Language Contact 12(2): 479-512. DOI:
https://doi.org/10.1163/19552629-01202008

Zuckermann, Ghil‘ad 2003. ‘Language Contact and Globalisation: The Camouflaged Influence of English on the World’s Languages – with special attention to Israeli (sic) and Mandarin’. Cambridge Review of International Affairs 16.2: 287-307. Available online: http://www.zuckermann.org/english.pdf

Zuckermann, Ghil‘ad & Monaghan, Paul 2012. ‘Revival linguistics and the new media: Talknology in the service of the Barngarla language reclamation’, pp. 119-26, Proceedings of the sixteenth conference of the Foundation for Endangered Languages: Language Endangerment in the 21st Century—Globalisation, Technology & New Media. Auckland, New Zealand. http://adelaide.academia.edu/Zuckermann/Papers/1971557/Revival_Linguistics_and_the_Ne w_Media_Talknology_in_the_service_of_the_Barngarla_Language_Reclamation
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

LEARNING & TEACHING MODES

The method of delivery is a two-hour lecture per week and one-hour tutorial.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

WORKLOAD

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 × 2 hour lecture per week (12 weeks) = 24 hours

1 × 1 hour tutorial per week (10 weeks) = 10 hours

3 hours course reading per week (12 weeks) = 36 hours

2 hours research per week (12 weeks) = 24 hours

5 hours course and assignment preparation per week (12 weeks) = 60 hours

Total = 154 hours

Learning Activities Summary

LEARNING ACTIVITIES SUMMARY ASSOCIATED READINGS

1. Introduction to Language in a Global Society

2. Language & Globalization Zuckermann 2003

3. Language, Culture and Framing Zuckermann, Ghil‘ad et al. 2015

4. Bilingualism & Multilingualism Aronin, L., & Singleton, D. 2012.

5. Language Contact and Change Haugen 1950

6. Contact Phenomena Kheir 2019

7. English as a Global Language Zuckermann 2003

8. Language Variation

9. Language and identity

10. Language planning & Constructed Languages

11. Language & Ethnicity Kheir 2019

12. Language & Technology Zuckermann & Monaghan 2012

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task Due Date Weight

Assessment 1: Lecture summaries & reflections End of Week 3 20%
Assessment 2: Tutorial oral presentation Week 3 onwards 25%
Assessment 3: Final paper Week 13 45%
Assessment 4: Active participation and contribution 10%

Assessment Detail

Each assessment will be discussed in detail during the tutorials.

(1) Lecture Summaries & Reflections (20%)

Students will compile lecture summaries consisting of the lecture contents, linguistic explanations and reflections. Summaries will be submitted online at the end of week 3 (13 August 2022). Summaries are required for the first 3 weeks.

(2) Tutorial Oral Presentation (25%)

Presentation Date: various

Students are required to give a 15-minute Scholarly, Clear, Original & Thoughtful (SCOT) oral presentation (with accompanying PowerPoint slides or handouts), EITHER (1) making an in-depth analysis of any topic related to language in a global society (The topic can be chosen from the topics covered by the lectures), OR (2) conducting a critical review of a book/article on language in a global society). The tutor will be happy to provide you with assistance in selecting the topic. Please feel free to raise any question about the presentation in the tutorials.

Please note: There will be a brief Q&A after each presentation and students are expected to contribute and give feedback on other students’ presentations. Please take any feedback positively.

(3) Final Paper (45%)

Due Date: 31 October 2022

Students should submit a Scholarly, Clear, Original & Thoughtful post-presentation paper – further analysing the topic chosen for the tutorial oral presentation.

Submission

The Department of Linguistics operates within the School of Humanities policy in regard to student assignments.

The deadline for submission of assignments is indicated in the Assessment Summary. Students will need to follow the School's assessment policy to make arrangements for alternative submission dates.
Assignments are to be submitted online, as per information provided in the lectures and tutorials.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

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