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Language Program Evaluation (LING90008)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
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Semester 2
Overview
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Using an argument-based approach, the aim of this subject is to learn developmental language program evaluation. The practice of program evaluation will be situated in several language education contexts with an emphasis on English as an Additional Language. Blended language programs, or those that seek to integrate technologies in face-to-face classrooms, is a focus of collaborative action research in data gathering. Topics will include argumentation, ethical considerations, working with key evaluation stakeholders, and the use and dissemination of evaluation outcomes.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- gain an understanding of the major concepts and issues in program evaluation with an emphasis on the language programs in particular
- identify major debates and trends in language program evaluation
- gain experience in using collaborative action research approaches for developmental language program evaluation.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed critical thinking and professional communication skills;
- be able to communicate and disseminate the outcomes of a collaborative project;
- understand the ethical and professional dimensions of work in language programs.
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 written class paper to be presented during the semester [40%]
- A 3000 word essay due at the end of semester [60%]
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- 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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
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 29 July 2019 to 27 October 2019 Last self-enrol date 9 August 2019 Census date 31 August 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 27 September 2019 Assessment period ends 22 November 2019
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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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation English Language - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation English Language - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 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.
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
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 3 November 2022