Linguistic Diversity in Educational Settings

Upon completion of the course, students will be able to:
• problematise and critically relate to different theoretical and methodological
approaches to research on linguistic diversity in educational settings
• discuss and problematise questions about teaching, learning and care in relation to
multilingualism and linguistic diversity
• evaluate and critically analyse theoretical concepts that are used in research on
linguistic diversity in educational settings

In the course, theoretical and methodological issues regarding research on linguistic diversity in educational settings at the global, national and local level are discussed and problematised. Linguistic diversity is addressed from, principally, critical perspectives, where questions about power, ideology and identity are central. Concepts in relation to multilingualism are´problematised and evaluated based on different theoretical perspectives. As well, the course examines methodological research and theoretical perspectives to investigate relations between policy and practice in educational settings. The course also includes discussion and problematisation of linguistic diversity and multilingualism in relation to the ongoing thesis work of its doctoral students.

Students are assessed based on their written assignments and oral presentations.

The course includes lectures and seminars.

The Swedish grades U–G.

The language of instruction is English.