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Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (EDUC90631)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
March
August
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual presentation (1,500 words equivalent), completed in class time
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Reflective essay
| End of the teaching period | 70% |
Annotated bibliography
| N/A | |
Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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 1 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should review the subject materials on LMS. Teaching period 7 March 2020 to 9 May 2020 Last self-enrol date 7 February 2020 Census date 13 March 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 17 April 2020 Assessment period ends 23 May 2020 March contact information
- August
Principal coordinator Mahtab Janfada Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 15 August 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period, students should review the subject materials on LMS. Teaching period 22 August 2020 to 10 October 2020 Last self-enrol date 17 August 2020 Census date 11 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 9 October 2020 Assessment period ends 24 October 2020 August 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.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Modern Languages Education (Stream A) Course Master of TESOL (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.
- 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: 10 February 2024