This is an innovative language policy and planning qualification tailored for people working full time. The Certificate is part of the MA Bilingualism and Multilingualism postgraduate degree.
This innovative certificate will appeal to graduates who work in the field of language planning within Welsh public institutions, or in third sector organisations in the community. It will give students a solid basis for understanding the main concepts of language planning and the development of the field as a professional activity over recent decades. This qualification responds to the Welsh Government's linguistic agenda of reaching one million Welsh speakers by the year 2050. A combination of academic and practical experiences is offered in order to deepen an understanding of the main concepts of the field nationally and internationally, providing up-to-date and necessary knowledge as well as applied experience.
The learning takes place online through a combination of seminars and tutorials, reading, assignments and presentations. There are 60 contact hours over both semesters - 20 sessions, 3 hours each.
Module 1: The Essentials of Language Planning
September - January
Students will critically consider the main theoretical aspects of the field of language planning by referring to relevant theories and analyses as well as practical examples drawn from Wales and abroad, together with discussing the main social and political developments from the point of view of language planning in Wales during the twentieth century and the twenty first century.
Module 2: Promoting the Welsh language
February - May
Students will examine how the Welsh language is promoted in Wales through linguistic planning studying how this is done in public organisations, what motivates them and what processes and principles they adhere to. They will also examine how the use of the Welsh language is promoted by Welsh-speaking individuals and communities together with state agencies and others.
Ffioedd: Cost to be confirmed, the fee can be paid in installments. A bursary of £250 is available for resources and £50 for every 10 credits.
"Learning about language recovery frameworks and getting the chance to see them being implemented was a very valuable experience. I was able to improve the understanding of those around me at work and what steps to take next as a result of studying the modules of this certificate. Without doubt, the content is broad and highly interesting, the teaching is inclusive and full of opportunities to discuss, debate and make lifelong friends, both lecturers and fellow students."
"Studying on this course has given me an unrivalled knowledge base, so that I can continue to act for the Welsh language confidently and accurately. To hear first-hand from experts from Wales and beyond has been particularly exciting."
If you would like more information about the qualification or to register your interest, please contact us to discuss.
