Technology and Language Learning (LING90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
Contact information
Winter Term
Winter Term
Overview
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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
Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
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 paper of 1000 words to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts is due in the first week [20%];
- a second paper of 1000 words setting out a pedagogical design is due in the second week [20%];
- participation in the discussion board (equivalent to 1000 words) over the course of the subject during the teaching period [20%];
- a final paper with an approved topic of 2000 words is due two weeks after the teaching period [40%].
Note: Online participation is required throughout the teaching period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Winter Term - On Campus
Principal coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 12 x 2 hour seminars taught intensively over two weeks Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 July 2019 to 20 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 10 July 2019 Census date 19 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2019 Assessment period ends 3 August 2019 Winter Term contact information
- Winter Term - Online
Principal coordinator Paul Gruba Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours of online work related to course materials (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 8 July 2019 to 20 July 2019 Last self-enrol date 10 July 2019 Census date 19 July 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 26 July 2019 Assessment period ends 3 August 2019 Winter Term contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered as both online and on-campus.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation English Language - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation English Language - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 100 Point Program - 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.
Please note Single Subject Studies via Community Access Program is not available to student visa holders or applicants
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
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
Last updated: 3 November 2022