Study programme 2020-2021Français
Psycholinguistics of Bilingualism
Programme component of Advanced Master's in Language SciencesResearch Institute for Language science and Technology

Students are asked to consult the ECTS course descriptions for each learning activity (AA) to know what special Covid-19 assessment methods are possibly planned for the end of Q3

CodeTypeHead of UE Department’s
contact details
Teacher(s)
UL-S1-SCLANG-684-MOptional UEPICCALUGA MyriamR350 - Service de l'Institut de Recherche en Sciences et Technologies du Langage
  • PICCALUGA Myriam

Language
of instruction
Language
of assessment
HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) CreditsWeighting Term
  • Français
Français151500055.002nd term

AA CodeTeaching Activity (AA) HT(*) HTPE(*) HTPS(*) HR(*) HD(*) Term Weighting
P-SMSL-222Bilingualism: Cognitive and Psychosocial Aspects1515000Q2100.00%
Programme component

Objectives of Programme's Learning Outcomes

  • Have a complete understanding. Analyse any communicative situation (real or depicted) in reference to the theoretical and methodological frameworks within various scientific approaches to language.
    • Master and appropriately mobilise knowledge and methodological approaches to understand and explain the normal/atypical/pathological functioning of individuals, groups or organisations, using any form of language.
  • Communicate effectively. Communicate and exchange information in a structured and adapted way to the intended purpose and relevant public.
    • Present and structure data in a clear, precise, neutral, and non-oriented way.
    • Present (orally and in writing) the results of an intervention (study, analysis, investigation, etc.) to adequately inform a target audience.
  • Work collaboratively. Work effectively with different actors as part of a team or a network of professionals.
    • Contribute to the coordination and animation of a multi-professional and multi-disciplinary team.
    • Identify specialist networks, interact and collaborate with them, and research external expertise if necessary.
  • Have a willingness to keep learning. Assess and pursue professional and personal development.
    • Learn from practice (based particularly on assessment). Question themselves.
  • Adopt a scientific approach. Master the scientific approaches in language sciences.
    • Appropriately apply different scientific research methods.
  • Communication and Living Together in The Scandinavian Area : adopt a specialist approach. Master the linguistic, cultural and methodological knowledge to undertake research in different fields of the Scandinavian world.
    • Master the rules of interaction specific to Scandinavian communities.
    • Master communication rules necessary for the investigation of linguistic and cultural issues in Scandinavia.
    • Understand and analyse the cultural dynamics in Scandinavian companies.
    • Know about and know how to identify Scandinavian identities and mentalities.
    • Identify current research issues in Scandinavian cultural and linguistic fields.
    • Know how to apply research methodologies in cultural sciences to the Scandinavian domain.

Learning Outcomes of UE

At the end of the instruction, the students will be able to identify different types of bilingualism, explain effects of bilingualism on cognitive development and language acquisition, construct a questionnaire of linguistic bibliography, apply it and make critical observations about the results obtained .They will be able to  describe, on base of  a set of linguistic and cognitive tools, the cognitivo-linguistic profile of bilingual individuals and to compare the results with the data of the scientific literature

Content of UE

bilingualism and bilinguality, bilingualism and cognitive development ,effects of environmental variables and educational settings, lexical and phonological development in bilingual children,cognitive reserve, bilingual brain, evidence-based practice in language diagnostic /intervention for bilingual children

Prior Experience

Not applicable

Type of Assessment for UE in Q2

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Written examination

Q2 UE Assessment Comments

written exam: 2/3; work : 1/3
If the exam grade obtained for one part of the assessment  (either exam or work) is inferior to 10, then the final  score will be 5/20

Type of Assessment for UE in Q3

  • Presentation and/or works
  • Written examination

Q3 UE Assessment Comments

written exam: 2/3; work : 1/3
If the exam grade obtained for one part of the assessment  (either exam or work) is inferior to 10, then the final  score will be 5/20

Type of Teaching Activity/Activities

AAType of Teaching Activity/Activities
P-SMSL-222
  • Cours magistraux
  • Travaux pratiques
  • Etudes de cas

Mode of delivery

AAMode of delivery
P-SMSL-222
  • Mixed

Required Reading

AA
P-SMSL-222

Required Learning Resources/Tools

AARequired Learning Resources/Tools
P-SMSL-222Moodle

Recommended Reading

AA
P-SMSL-222

Recommended Learning Resources/Tools

AARecommended Learning Resources/Tools
P-SMSL-222Not applicable

Other Recommended Reading

AAOther Recommended Reading
P-SMSL-222De Groot, A.M.B, Kroll, J.F. (Editeurs), Handbook of bilingualism: psycholinguistic approaches, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2005.  De Groot, A.M.B, Kroll, J.F. (Editeurs), Tutorials in bilingualism : psycholinguistic perspectives,  Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Mahwah, 1997.

Grade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next

AAGrade Deferrals of AAs from one year to the next
P-SMSL-222Authorized
(*) HT : Hours of theory - HTPE : Hours of in-class exercices - HTPS : hours of practical work - HD : HMiscellaneous time - HR : Hours of remedial classes. - Per. (Period), Y=Year, Q1=1st term et Q2=2nd term
Date de génération : 09/07/2021
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