MA Bilingual Studies

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Trinity College, Carmarthen, University of Wales

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• Objectives
  The degree aims to equip students with the background information and necessary skills to work confidently in the field of bilingualism and language planning.The course offers a range of experiences and would appeal to anyone involved in the development of the use of language in modern society, including: * Language Officers * Policy Makers & Government Officers * Teachers & Trainers * Translators * Youth/Community Workers * Those currently working in adult education in various countries * Those developing learning opportunities for both youth and adult contexts The degree has a broad focus and is, therefore, suitable for a range of professional fields.
• Academic title
  MA Bilingual Studies
• Course description
  The MA Bilingual Studies takes full advantage of the rich linguistic experience offered by Wales’ own bilingual context, as well as Trinity College’s long established expertise within this field. Trinity is a part of an extended network of institutions across Europe where bilingualism and language planning is an everyday phenomenon.
  
  Since the National Assembly for Wales was established in 1999, there has been a renewed focus on safeguarding and revitalising the Welsh language within communities across Wales. Indeed, the creation of a bilingual society is a key theme within the Assembly Government’s strategy for Wales. The MA Bilingual Studies aims to place these exciting national developments in their historical, political, social, and international contexts.
  
  This is the first degree of its kind in Europe and is a part of the College’s mission to contribute to the exciting range of initiatives in the field of language planning and bilingual development both in Wales and elsewhere.
  
  Course Content
  
  The degree offers different pathways to meet the professional demands of a variety of fields. It consists of 6 modules and a dissertation of 20,000 words. Students may choose from a range of modules according to their personal interests including:-
  
      * Introduction to Bilingualism (definitions and differences)
      * Bilingualism in Society (political aspects of language vitality)
      * Cognitive Aspects of Bilingualism
      * Models of Bilingual Teaching
      * The Development of Bilingual Education in Wales
      * The Nature of Enquiry
      * Independent Study
  
  Students will choose their own research subjects for the dissertation, based on aspects of
  the modules studied previously, and agreed in advance with the Course Co-ordinator. It is
  intended that students can conduct in-depth research into an area of professional interest.
  
  On the successful completion of three modules, students will be eligible to exit the course
  with the University of Wales Postgraduate Certificate in Bilingual Studies. On the successful
  completion of six modules, students will be eligible for a University of Wales Postgraduate
  Diploma in Bilingual Studies. Students wishing to progress to the MA Bilingual Studies will
  undertake the additional dissertation.
  
  Mode of Study
  
  This course is offered on a part-time basis of up to four years.

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