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Technology and Language Learning (LING90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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The subject introduces students to the key pedagogical and research issues that are involved when digital technologies are integrated into the design and delivery of face-to-face second language learning programs. Topics covered include a history of the area, central concepts. Particular emphasis is placed on the use of Internet-based resources. On completion of the subject, students should have a solid understanding of technologies in standalone, blended and distance language learning environments.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- demonstrate an understanding of the role of technology in second language teaching;
- be able to design a lesson that blends technology in second language classrooms;
- critique work to do with the uses of technology in second language programs;
- propose research that investigates issues raised technology-mediated instruction.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have improved critical thinking and analytical skills;
- have developed capacity for information seeking, evaluation and retrieval;
- have expanded knowledge of modern communications technology.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
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: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Written work totalling 5000 words:
- a research paper of 1000 words to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts is due in the first four weeks [20%];
- a second research paper of 1000 words setting out a pedagogical design is due in the second four weeks [20%];
- a third paper of 1000 words that is focused on research issues is due in the final four weeks [20%];
- a final research paper with an approved topic of 2000 words is due two weeks after the end of the semester [40%].
Online participation is strongly encouraged throughout the semester.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Principal coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours: 1 x 2-hour seminar per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 1 x 2-hour seminar per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
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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.
Additional information for this subject
Subject coordinator approval required
Last updated: 3 November 2022