MA Linguistic Policy and Planning

About this Course

The number of bilingual and multilingual communities and workplaces is increasing, and language planning is an area of ??increasing importance. As a result, there is an increasing demand for individuals with the necessary knowledge and skills to formulate effective strategies and systems that promote linguistic equality. As language considerations become a priority for many areas - development, planning, education, health, IT, marketing - staff in a wide range of fields need to develop language planning understanding and skills. In addition, the publication of the Welsh Language (Wales) Measure (2011) has changed the legal framework regarding the use of the Welsh language and thus means an ever increasing demand for a versatile bilingual workforce.

The MA in Language Policy and Planning explores, in an innovative and comprehensive way, an area that is becoming increasingly important in Wales and beyond. The program benefits from the expertise of various Bangor University schools in the fields of Social Sciences, Linguistics, Law, Business, Welsh Language, and Health Sciences which will provide students with an understanding of the theoretical issues of Language Planning, as well as the crucial qualifying questions.

Course Content

What will you study on this course?

The program aims to address the needs of individuals, communities and organizations for a more sophisticated understanding of language planning, including theoretical knowledge. The program is offered as an MA (180 credits), a Postgraduate Diploma (120 credits) and a Postgraduate Certificate (60 credits) with the possibility of leaving after each level. At all levels (Masters, Diplomas and Certificates), the program is designed to equip students with the knowledge necessary to implement successful systems of language planning in the workplace, community, education system and family. At Masters Diploma level, students will also be expected to develop a sound understanding of research methods. Throughout the dissertation, the Masters program will provide students with the opportunity to further explore a particular aspect of language planning, and a stepping stone to doctoral level studies if students wish. The combination of modules from Schools across the University maximizes Bangor's ability to explore language planning and related issues from both theoretical and applied perspectives.

Careers

The program prepares students to work in a variety of roles - in the public, private and third sectors - including language officers, policy development, management, marketing. The program also prepares students for doctoral level study in the broad field of language planning. In addition, the program is well suited to practitioners and professionals already working in the field of language planning but who wish to apply a theoretical framework and international context to their daily work.