Bilingualism - Einzelansicht

This course offers an introduction to bilingualism, a topic frequently associated with the field of language acquisition. Bilingualism – the use of two (or more) languages – can be defined and studied in different ways, focusing on either bilingual speakers or bilingual societies. We will look at both, including the basic principles of bilingualism, its relationship with biculturalism, different societal and cognitive aspects, as well as potential problems of bilingual speakers. The course is recommended to students who are bilingual themselves and those who plan to work and live in a multilingual/multicultural environment. Preparatory readings will be announced on my website before the beginning of term.