Cognitive and Social Aspects of Bilingualism (SLAT3001)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Undergraduate
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Languages & Cultures School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
General contact hours 2 Hours/ Week
Prerequisite
8 units in BA List courses
Recommended prerequisite
SLAT2001; second language experience
Assessment methods
Discussion, Mid-semester exam, Annotated bibliography and Research poster
Course enquiries
Doctor Anna Mikhaylova (Semester 1, St Lucia, External, In person, External)
Study Abroad
This course is pre-approved for Study Abroad and Exchange students.
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Profile unavailable |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
The course will explore the cognitive and social nature of bilingualism and dispel myths (both negative and positive) about this complex phenomenon. Students will develop a sensitive view of advantages and challenges that come with knowing two or more languages and cultures, and the way identity, power and language interact in bilingual and multilingual spaces. The students will also reflect on the way language development histories and socio-political contexts may affect language use and the implications for maintaining individual and community bilingualism.
