Overview
In this microcredential participants will review, evaluate and apply policies and frameworks that impact language communities, particularly in non-dominant and First Nations language contexts. Participants will consider language policies from international, national, regional and local jurisdictions. Case studies offering insights into particular language environments will be examined, and participants will identify and apply policy areas to their own situations and contexts.
This microcredential will be of interest to people working in community language programs, NGOs, schools and education providers, as well as language learners and language advocates, and anyone with an interest in language.
The 6-week microcredential includes a combination of a 1-day F2F/online workshop and self-paced online learning content.
Learning outcomes
- Understand the foundations of language policy, including its historical, social and political dimensions, particularly in relation to non-dominant language groups
- Reflect on the ethical considerations in language policy development and implementation, and the impacts of language policies on cultural identity and linguistic rights
Assessment overview
| Assessment task | Value (of total mark) | Related learning outcome/s |
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| Report (650 words) | 100% |
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Availability options
ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.
OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.