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Teaching English Internationally (EDUC90101)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
- Dates and times
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July
Overview
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The subject examines the international debate on the nature and role of English in the world over the past 25 years. Issues of naming and variety are considered and the politics and economics of the spread of English is examined, as well as charges of linguistic imperialism and hegemony. Students need to demonstrate understanding of the issues presented and be able to assess a given context of English teaching with respect to the issues and propose ethical, linguistically and interculturally sound procedures for policy development and teaching practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound understanding of key principles in the teaching of English as an international language;
- identify, explain and critically evaluate key aspects of teaching English in the international context;
- demonstrate awareness of the linguistic and social implications of teaching English as an international language.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should be able to demonstrate:
- a respect for intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship;
- advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline;
- a capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations;
- an advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of the specialist area.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- Tasks completed in class and online to total 2000 words. due throughout the semester (one mid semester and one late in the semester) 20%
- 3500 word essay on the nature of English as an international language, due mid semester 35%
- Essay on appropriate teaching methodologies for English as an international language of 4,500 words, due end of semester 45%
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- July
Principal coordinator Julie Choi Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours (24 hours face to face contact plus weekly 1 hour forum participation) Total time commitment 340 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 18 September 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 11 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 8 September 2017 Assessment period ends 2 October 2017 July contact information
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
McKay, S. L. (2002). Teaching English as an international language: Rethinking goals and approaches. Oxford, England, Oxford University Press.
Recommended texts and other resources
A collection of readings.
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024