2018-2019 / LOGO5008-1

Psychology of bilingualism and multi-lingualism

Duration

30h Th

Number of credits

 Master in French and Romance languages and literatures : French as a foreign language (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Master in linguistics (120 ECTS)5 crédits 
 Bachelor in psychology and education : speech and language therapy3 crédits 
 Master in psychology (120 ECTS)3 crédits 
 University certificate in clinical psychology with a focus on psychopathology3 crédits 

Lecturer

Annick Comblain

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

Teaching in the second semester

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

Biligual and bilingualism : definitions
Scientific studies of bilingualism
Langiuage development of the bilingual child
Readind and learning
Teaching and Education
Social representations of languages
Today bilingualism and multilinguism' realities

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

  • Kowledge of the main language learning characteristics and systems
  • Indentifying in the scientific literature information on important variables in language acquisition (in a natural and educational environment)
  • To take a critical position based on common assertions regarding the acquisition of foreign languages

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

None

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

None

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

Face-to-face theoritical lessons

Recommended or required readings

Recommended books and ducuments
Online copy of the slides
Comblain A. & Rondal, J.A. (2001). Apprendre les langues. Mardaga
 
Bibliography to go further (not necessary required)
Paradis, J., Genesee, F., & Crago, M. (2011). Dual language development & disorders. A Handbook on bilingualism and second language. Paul Brookes Publishin Co.
Lightbown, P. & Spada, N. (2013) How languages are learned. Oxford University Press
Bijlevekd, H-A., Estienne, F, & Vander Linden, F. (2014). Multilinguisme et orthophonie. Elsevier-Masson

Assessment methods and criteria

Written exam. 

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

None

Contacts

a.comblain@uliege.be