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Second Language Writing (LING90020)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
The subject will introduce students to key theories of second language writing and composing processes and approaches to second language writing instruction. It will focus on issues that are pertinent to second language writing teachers such as assessing writing, the efficacy of different types of feedback on writing, and measures that can be used to investigate development in L2 writing.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be familiar with major theories of L2 wrirting;
- be able to critically evaluate different approaches to L2 writing instruction;
- be able to investigate aspects that may impact on the development of L2 writing and signs of such development.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to summarise, synthesise and engage critically with theories and research on a particular topic (related to second language writing);
- be able to collect and analyse empirical data (identify patterns and variability in L2 written production);
- be able to explain findings by reference to relevant L2 writing theories and research.
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
- A 2000 word essay [40%]
- A 3000 word report which involves data analysis and interpretation [60%]
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Principal coordinator Neomy Storch Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Principal coordinator Neomy Storch Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2017 to 28 May 2017 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2017 Census date 31 March 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2017 Assessment period ends 23 June 2017 Semester 1 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
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A set of readings will be prepared by the subject coordinator and made available on LMS.
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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