Celtic EnglishesLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

Learning outcomes: On completion of the course the successful student will be able to - Understand the role of Celtic Englishes in relation to the development and variation of English - Describe the impact of language shift on the development of contact varieties of English - Identify and analyze linguistic characteristics of Celtic Englishes - Describe their role in regional culture and literature This course develops the following work life skills: - Meaning-making, holistic management capability, information retrieval, presentation skills, language skills, self-discipline, reliability and punctuality, country and culture specialization, intercultural skills. Generic competences: leadership and development, internationality, sustainability and responsibility, critical thinking, identification and development of expertise, interaction and communication

Content

Background of Celtic cultures and languages, language shift from Welsh, Gaelic and Irish to English in Britain and Ireland, the development of Welsh, Scottish and Irish English, their linguistic features, sociolinguistics, roles in fictional literature and relation to other varieties of English

Qualifications

Basic studies in English and the courses 2130442 Structures of English 2 (or 2130404 English Grammar 2), 2130443 Changing English (or 2130405 History of English) and 2130444 English as a world language

Materials

Handouts and required reading, to be announced during the course, including parts from Filppula, M., Klemola, J. & Paulasto, H. (2008) English and Celtic in Contact. London, New York: Routledge.

Further information

Time: 3rd to 5th years of study, period 3 Offering data: English language and culture, English language and translation Campus: Joensuu Further information: Language of tuition: English.

Execution methods

Lectures and exercises (Moodle)

Accomplishment methods

Modes of study: Lectures and related exercises (18h), independent work (117h) Evaluation criteria: Presentation or essay (20%), exercises (20%), final exam (60%)