Second Language Acquisition (LING90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
About this subject
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Semester 2
Semester 2
Overview
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This subject offers a survey of the principal topics currently addressed in the study of second language acquisition, and of the major research methods and paradigms used in such studies. Students should expect to be able to understand critical observation. description and analysis of second language learners and their language performance. the social and psychological aspects of second language learning situations. and the special characteristics of learner language.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- have a broad understanding of the scope and core concepts in second language acquisition (SLA);
- be aware of the major research methods and paradigms that inform research in SLA;
- be able to critically appraise studies of second language learning;
- be able to understand the social and psychological aspects of SLA, learner performance data, and special characteristics of learner language.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to think critically;
- be able to determine the strength of an argument;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically.
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
- Four homework assignments of 500 words each due over the course of the semester [40%]
- A 3000 word assignment due after the end of the semester [60%]
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminars per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course material (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminars per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course material (activities, self-assessment, bulletin board discussion). Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 4 March 2019 to 2 June 2019 Last self-enrol date 15 March 2019 Census date 31 March 2019 Last date to withdraw without fail 10 May 2019 Assessment period ends 28 June 2019 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminars per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course material (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 - On Campus
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: 12 x 2 hour seminars per week. For students taking this subject online: 2 hours of online work related to course material (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
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 subject coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Specialisation (formal) Linguistics and Applied Linguistics Informal specialisation PD-ARTS Linguistics and Applied Linguistics 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 Linguistics and Applied Linguistics 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