Course: Sociolinguistics

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Course title Sociolinguistics
Course code KAJ/KSOCQ
Organizational form of instruction Lecture + On-line Activities
Level of course Master
Year of study 1
Semester Winter
Number of ECTS credits 2
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Dömischová Ivona, PhDr. Ph.D.
  • Řeřicha Václav, doc. PhDr. CSc.
  • Nevařil Josef, Mgr. Ph.D.
  • Duda Ondřej, Mgr. Ph.D.
Course content
Language and society. Language varieties - the concept of standard English, the social role of RP. Regional dialects. Attitudes to dialects on part of different social classes. Language and ethnic identity. The structure of conversation - social conventions in different countries. Gender differences in language use. The language situation in Scotland, Wales and Ireland. British and American English. World Englishes. English as a Lingua Franca. Bilingualism and multilingualism. Language policy - national and official languages, minority languages, language rights in different countries. The language policy of the European Union.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Dialogic Lecture (Discussion, Dialog, Brainstorming), Work with Text (with Book, Textbook)
  • Attendace - 4 hours per semester
  • Homework for Teaching - 28 hours per semester
  • Preparation for the Course Credit - 20 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
This introduction to sociolinguistics is focused on topics that teachers of English should be aware of, esp. social and regional varieties of English, language and ethnic minorities, gender differences, social interaction patterns, politeness, language policy. Additionally, the issues of English as a global language and the concept of "World Englishes" are discussed.

Prerequisites
unspecified

Assessment methods and criteria
Student performance, Didactic Test, Systematic Observation of Student, Seminar Work

80% attendance (70% students with individual study plan). Active participation in all lessons. Timely completion of all homework tasks set. Satisfactory completion of the end-of-term test - over 70%.
Recommended literature
  • Crystal, D. (2013). The Cambridge Encyclopedia of Language. Third Edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Jenkins, J. (2009). World Englishes. A resource book for students.. New York.
  • MONTGOMERY, M. (1986). An Introduction to Language and Society. London.
  • Spolsky, B. (1998). Sociolinguistics. London: Routledge.
  • STOCKWELL, P. (2002). Sociolinguistics. London.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Education Study plan (Version): Teaching English in Lower Secondary Schools (NA24-X) Category: Pedagogy, teacher training and social care 1 Recommended year of study:1, Recommended semester: Winter