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Technology and Language Learning (LING90006)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On 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
Semester 2
Semester 2
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Overview
Availability | Semester 2 - Online Semester 2 - On Campus |
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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
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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A paper to demonstrate an understanding of key concepts is due in the four weeks
| First half of the teaching period | 20% |
A second paper setting out a pedagogical design is due in the second four weeks
| During the teaching period | 20% |
Participation in the discussion board over the course of the subject
| During the teaching period | 20% |
A final paper with an approved topic
| During the examination period | 40% |
Hurdle requirement: Students are required to attend a minimum of 80% of classes in order to pass this subject and regular class participation is expected. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Note: Online participation is required throughout the teaching period.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 2 - Online
Coordinator Ivy Chen 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 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 contact information
- Semester 2 - On Campus
Coordinator Ivy Chen Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 1 x 2-hr seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 3 August 2020 to 1 November 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 August 2020 Census date 21 September 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 16 October 2020 Assessment period ends 27 November 2020 Semester 2 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
Prescribed texts
Materials prepared by the School
- Subject notes
Late Submission and Penalties
Submission of all assessment is required. Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. After five working days, assessment submitted without an approved extension will not be accepted. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Informal specialisation English Language - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation English Language - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation Language Testing - 100 Point Program Informal specialisation TESOL - 200 Point Program Informal specialisation Technology in Language Learning - 100 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