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The Second Language Curriculum (EDUC90109)
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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Overview
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A study of the development, implementation and evaluation of the second language curriculum. Topics include the origins of second language curriculum development, syllabus design and curriculum development, needs analysis, situation analysis, planning goals and learning outcomes, course planning and syllabus design, the role and design of instructional materials, student assessment and program evaluation.
This subject has a TESOL or Modern Languages/LOTE focus, according to the course within which the student is enrolled.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the second language curriculum
- Identify, describe and critically evaluate different approaches to a key aspect of second language curriculum development
- Design a second language curriculum framework for a specific audience and context
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students will have:
- 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
- Online forum contributions (1000 words equivalent), throughout semester, (20%)
- Critical analysis of a key issue in second language curriculum development (1500 words), mid semester, (30%)
- Essay-based task on designing an assessment framework for a specific second language curriculum (2500 words), end semester, (50%)
Hurdle requirements:
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 Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 6 March 2019 to 15 May 2019 Last self-enrol date 20 March 2019 Census date 29 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 10 June 2019 March contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Mickan, P. (2012). Language curriculum design and socialisation. London, England: Multilingual Matters.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Modern Languages Education (Stream B) Course Master of TESOL (Stream A) Course Master of TESOL (Stream B) Course Master of Modern Languages Education (Stream A) - Links to additional information
- 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