Issues in Applied Linguistics
| Title | Θέματα Εφαρμοσμένης Γλωσσολογίας / Issues in Applied Linguistics |
| Code | ΕΔΞΓ 521 |
| Faculty | Philosophy |
| School | English Language and Literature |
| Cycle / Level | 2nd / Postgraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter/Spring |
| Common | No |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 600016506 |
Programme of Study: Prógramma spoudṓn 2025-2026
Registered students: 0
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EKMATHĪSĪ KAI DIDASKALIA XENĪS GLŌSSAS | Elective Courses | Winter/Spring | - | 10 |
| Academic Year | 2018 – 2019 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors | |
| Class ID | 600132966
|
EPIChallenges
- European Values
Course Type 2021
Specific Foundation
Course Type 2016-2020
- General Knowledge
- Scientific Area
- Skills Development
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600132966
Erasmus
The course is also offered to exchange programme students.
Language of Instruction
- English (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will be able to:
1. Analyze key theories and current developments in contemporary Applied Linguistics.
2. Explain the role of language in its social context and relate language use to social and cultural factors.
3. Evaluate policies and practices related to language and cultural education, language policy, and curriculum design.
4. Interpret the connections between language, migration, attitudes, and ideologies about language.
5. Critically discuss the impact of globalization and the spread of English in educational and social contexts.
6. Apply theoretical concepts to case studies, research examples, and issues related to language teaching and learning.
7. Develop intercultural communication skills, recognizing challenges and strategies in multicultural settings.
8. Εmploy appropriate research methods to analyze linguistic phenomena and explore topics in Applied Linguistics.
General Competences
- Apply knowledge in practice
- Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
- Adapt to new situations
- Make decisions
- Work autonomously
- Work in teams
- Work in an international context
- Work in an interdisciplinary team
- Generate new research ideas
- Design and manage projects
- Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
- Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
- Be critical and self-critical
- Advance free, creative and causative thinking
Course Content (Syllabus)
This course examines some of the key ongoing debates in current applied linguistics focussing on language in its social context, language and culture education, language policy and planning, language and migration, language attitudes and ideologies as well as globalization and the spread of English. Students will also explore a variety of subjects such as language acquisition and intercultural communication through case studies and other research methods.
Keywords
Language policy, Curriculum design, Language and migration, , Globalization, Intercultural communication
Educational Material Types
- Notes
- Slide presentations
- Video lectures
- Podcast
- Multimedia
- Interactive excersises
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
- Use of ICT in Course Teaching
- Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
- Use of ICT in Communication with Students
- Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
Class lectures, instructional material and all tasks and activites are uploaded on the elearning platform.
Also, communication with students is carried out either through the platform or by emails.
Course Organization
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 39 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Reading Assigment | 78 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Written assigments | 158 | ✓ | ✓ | ||
| Total | 275 |
Student Assessment
Description
Students are required to do the weekly prescribed assignment. For the summative assessment of this course, you will be assessed on the basis of a project; this will be a portfolio of materials you will design aiming to address the needs of learners with dyslexia in an instructed language context. Your materials will be focusing on a particular language aspect or skill: vocabulary, grammar, listening, speaking, reading or writing. Your project will be both written and presented on power-point.
Student Assessment methods
- Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
- Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
- Written Assignment (Formative, Summative)
- Oral Exams (Formative, Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
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Additional bibliography for study
Byram, M., & Feng, A. (2006). *Teaching and Researching Intercultural Competence*. Pearson.
Dooly, M. (2018). *Bridging across Languages and Cultures in Everyday Lives*. Taylor & Francis.
Jackson, J. (Ed.). (2020). *The Routledge Handbook of Language and Intercultural Communication* (2nd ed.). Routledge.
Last Update
29-09-2025
