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Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (EDUC90631)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
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Overview
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A study of how second languages are learned and used in bilingual and multilingual settings, together with an introduction to the implications of this for language teaching methodology and lesson-planning.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of different theories of how first and especially subsequent languages are acquired, maintained and used in a range of contexts;
- Identify and describe the linguistic competencies and language learning needs of groups and individuals in the language classroom.
Generic skills
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- Evaluate and synthesise the research and professional literature on language acquisition;
- Articulate their knowledge and understanding in written presentations;
- Develop an understanding of the significance and value of their knowledge to the wider community.
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
- Individual presentation (15 minutes; 1,500 words equivalent), completed in class time, during semester, (30%)
- Reflective essay (3250 words equivalent), end of semester, (70%)
Hurdle requirements:
- 500 word annotated bibliography
- A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- March
Principal coordinator Mahtab Janfada Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 13 March 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should review the subject materials on LMS. Teaching period 17 March 2018 to 12 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2018 Census date 5 April 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 11 May 2018 Assessment period ends 9 June 2018 March contact information
- July
Principal coordinator Mahtab Janfada Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 21 July 2018 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should review the subject materials on LMS. Teaching period 28 July 2018 to 6 October 2018 Last self-enrol date 23 July 2018 Census date 10 August 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 21 September 2018 Assessment period ends 20 October 2018 July contact information
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Lightbown, P. & Spada, N. (2012). How Languages are Learned (4th ed.). Oxford, England: Oxford University Press.
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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