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67583-01 - Research seminar: Linguistic and Intercultural Challenges of International Student Mobility (ISM): The Role of English (4 CP)
| Semester | spring semester 2023 |
| Course frequency | Irregular |
| Lecturers | Zeynep Köylü (zeynep.koylu@unibas.ch, Assessor) |
| Content | This research seminar includes a survey of intercultural awareness (ICA) and communicative competence development (ICC) in international student mobility (ISM), paying special attention to the role of English as a lingua franca (ELF). It aims to equip students with the tools to understand the key cross-cultural and linguistics challenges of ISM. Some of the variables/topics to be discussed in this seminar are the role of language competence (e.g., general proficiency and pragmatic competence) in building social networks to become aware of intercultural challenges. We will also discuss some key theories pertained to ICA and ICC and conceptualize empirical studies in ISM. By the end of this seminar, you will develop an understanding of how several different aspects of English as an L2 and as a lingua franca would add to ICA and ICC gains during ISM. Students will also be given a chance to quantitatively and qualitatively analyze textual data in light of the abovementioned variables and concepts. |
| Learning objectives | • You will know and discuss the fundamental concepts as to ELF, ICA and ICC in ISM. • You will be able to identify the role of English as a lingua franca and a mediator language. • You will be familiar with the relevant research strand in SLA. • You will be able to synthesize theory and ISM research in a written assignment. • You will be able to analyze data and how they relate to L2 development and ICA/ICC gains. |
| Bibliography | All course readings are accessible on the course platform ADAM. |
| Weblink | ADAM |
| Admission requirements | For MA students of English and MSG Sprache und Kommunikation. |
| Course application | Please sign up for this course in Online Services. |
| Language of instruction | English |
| Use of digital media | Online, mandatory |
| Interval | Weekday | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| wöchentlich | Wednesday | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
Dates
| Date | Time | Room |
|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 22.02.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 01.03.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Fasnachstferien |
| Wednesday 08.03.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 15.03.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 22.03.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 29.03.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 05.04.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 12.04.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 19.04.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 26.04.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 03.05.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 10.05.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 17.05.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 24.05.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Wednesday 31.05.2023 | 12.15-14.00 | Nadelberg 6, Raum 11 |
| Modules |
Modul: English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Forschungspraxis und Vertiefung (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) Modul: Research in English Linguistics (Master's degree subject: English) Modul: Sprache und Gesellschaft (Master's degree program: Language and Communication) |
| Assessment format | continuous assessment |
| Assessment details | Attendance and active participation Research report (working in pairs or individually) Mini data analysis assignment (working in pairs or individually) Presentation of the research report (working in pairs or individually). |
| Assessment registration/deregistration | Reg.: course registration; dereg.: not required |
| Repeat examination | no repeat examination |
| Scale | Pass / Fail |
| Repeated registration | as often as necessary |
| Responsible faculty | Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, studadmin-philhist@unibas.ch |
| Offered by | Fachbereich Englische Sprach- und Literaturwissenschaft |