Synopsis
Topics
- Languages, dialects, styles and registers
- Pidgin and creole languages
- Regional variation, social variation and variation studies
- Diglossia, code-switching and code-mixing
- The ethnography of communication
- Language and culture
- Language and gender
- Language and disadvantage
- Language change
- Language planning
- Bilingualism and multilingualism
- Sociolinguistics and language teaching
Learning Outcome
- Examine the fundamental concepts of sociolinguistics
- Discuss the major theories of sociolinguistics
- Analyse the relation between language and culture
- Evaluate the issue of language, gender and disadvantage
- Critique the issue of bilingualism/multilingualism, language policy and planning
- Appraise the impact of sociolinguistic processes on classroom practices
Week # | Day | Start Time | End Time |
|---|---|---|---|
1 | 1 | 7pm | 10pm |
2 | 2 | 7pm | 10pm |
3 | 3 | 7pm | 10pm |
4 | 4 | 7pm | 10pm |
5 | 5 | 7pm | 10pm |
6 | 6 | 7pm | 10pm |
# In addition to the 6 synchronous sessions, the course also has 14 hours of Asynchronous e-learning. See the Schedule below.
Schedule
| Week # | Day | Time | e‑lecture/Seminar | Topics (TBC) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asynchronous e‑learning (3hr) | e‑lecture | Introduction
| |
| 1 | 7PM - 10PM | Seminar (Session 1) | ||
| 2 | Asynchronous e‑learning (3hr) | e-lecture | Language variation
| |
| 2 | 7PM - 10PM | Seminar (Session 2) | ||
| 3 | Asynchronous ‑learning (3hr) | e‑lecture | Language contact
| |
| 3 | 7PM - 10PM | Seminar (Session 3) | ||
| 4 | Asynchronous ‑learning (3hr) | e‑lecture | Language in the material world
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| 4 | 7PM - 10PM | Seminar (Session 4) | ||
| 5 | Asynchronous e‑learning (1hr) | e‑lecture | Language planning and policy
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| 5 | 7PM - 10PM | Seminar (Session 5) | ||
| 6 | Asynchronous e‑learning (1hr) | e‑lecture | Language and education
| |
| 6 | 7PM - 10PM | Seminar (Session 6) & Participation- Summative Assessment | ||
Trainer Information
Dr. Carl JW Ng
Dr Carl JW Ng is a senior lecturer in the School of Humanities and Behavioural Sciences, and has professional experience in the fields of education, media and communications, and government policy. His expertise lies broadly in critical discourse studies and sociolinguistics, and his research focuses on issues of language, ideology and power in contemporary society, particularly in domains such as branding, (higher) education and political/policy communication. He has taught in the UK, Hong Kong and Singapore, and has given talks on topics such as Singapore’s linguistic landscape, the role of visual media in inciting negative sentiments, and policy communication, among others.
Course Fee
| International Participants | Singapore Citizens (below 40yrs), Permanent Residents | Singapore Citizens (40yrs and above) SkillsFuture Mid - Career Enhanced Subsidy | Enhanced Training Support for SME (Singaporean and PRs) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Fees (A) | $2,640.00 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 | $2,200.00 |
| SSG Grant (70%) (B) | - | $1,540.00 | $1,540.00 | $1,540.00 |
| Nett Course fees (A) - (B) = (C) | $2,640.00 | $660.00 | $660.00 | $660.00 |
| 9% GST on Nett course fees (D) | $237.60 | $59.40 | $59.40 | $59.40 |
| Total nett course fees payable including GST (C) + (D) | $2,877.60 | $719.40 | $719.40 | $719.40 |
| Less additional funding if eligible under various schemes (F) | - | - | $440.00 | $440.00 |
| Total nett course fees payable including GST, after additional funding form the various schemes (E) - (f) = (H) | $2,877.60 | $719.40 | $279.40 | $279.40 |
1 Mid-Career Enhanced Subsidy:
Singaporeans aged 40 and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course
fees.
2 Enhanced Training Support
for SMEs: SME-sponsored employees (Singaporean Citizens and PRs) aged 21
and above may enjoy subsidies up to 90% of the course fees.
- Participants are required to achieve at least 75% attendance and pass any prescribed examinations/assessments or submit any course/project work (if any) under the course requirement.
- Participants are required to complete all surveys and feedbacks related to the course.
- The course fees are reviewed annually and may be revised. The University reserves the right to adjust the course fees without prior notice.
- Singapore University of Social Sciences reserves the right to amend
and/or revise the above schedule without prior notice.
For clarification, please contact the SUSS Academy via the following:
Telephone: +65 6248 0263
Email: [email protected]