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Tom Spits, Nanna H Hilton, Frans Ozinga, Joana Duarte, Eva J. Daussa, Nadia Akkerman, Hanneke Loerts, and Jesse van Amelsvoort

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Topics Covered

  • Definition of multilingualism from an individual and a research perspective
  • Language attitudes towards different languages
  • Multilingualism in the urban scenery (linguistic landscaping)
  • Language policies and the protection of endangered languages
  • Heritage language maintenance and transmission in multilingual communities
  • Advantages and challenges of multilingualism in the workplace
  • Multilingualism in education (the case of the trilingual education)
  • The role of the English language in multilingual education models
  • The cognitive advantage of bi- or multilinguals
  • Types and features of minority languages
  • New speakers of minority languages
  • Language contact (contact linguistics)

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Multilingual practices: insights and applications

In this course, students will explore the concept of multilingual practices and the advantages and challenges that multilingual individuals and communities face.  Students have praised the course for its accessible content, engaging discussions, and its provision of practical examples.
Easy-to-understand material
"It was a really good course about multilingualism."
"Not too academically complex..."
Opportunities for interaction with peers
"With several extra links to specific documents for further reading on the topic being discussed."
"The course encourages discussion between participants and the comments area is always lively with students replying to many different conversations!"
"It's a supportive learning environment..."
Course provides real-world examples
"The course is very insightful and well planned, with several extra links to specific documents for further reading on the topic being discussed."
"I’m still wondering what I’ve learned here after four weeks."
"I did learn lots of terms and their meaning in the context of bi- and multilingualism."
"But the best thing was that in connection with the lessons, there was a lot of interaction with other participants."
"Along with some nice practical videos, these communications placed the material in the context of actual situations, showing its relevance for our and other people’s lives."

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