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Sociolinguistics and Language Learning (LING90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
- Timetable(opens in new window)
Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - On Campus Semester 1 - Online |
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In this subject, students will gain a systematic understanding of the relation between language and society and culture and its implications for language learning and teaching. The main topics covered include: Social, regional and stylistic variation and their consequences for the learning and teaching of English and other second languages; bi-multilingualism and diglossia; language, attitudes and identity; language policy, especially languages-in-education policy; cultural values in communication; and multi-modal communication, both online and non-verbal interactions.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- understand and be able to identify the ways in which sociocultural factors influence language;
- be able to appreciate the role of language in different types of societies;
- be able to reflect on the implications of this for the learning and teaching of second languages;
- be familiar with the main methods of sociolinguistic research;
- be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically; and
- be able to form judgements from conflicting evidence.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- have developed skills in critical thinking and analysis, through recommended reading, essay writing and seminar discussion;
- have developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, through essay writing and seminar participation;
- have developed skills in research, through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research.
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
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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Two class papers
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Major assignment due after the end of the semester
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Additional details
Written work totalling 5000 words:
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Barbara Kelly 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Barbara Kelly 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 2 March 2020 to 7 June 2020 Last self-enrol date 13 March 2020 Census date 30 April 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 June 2020 Assessment period ends 3 July 2020 Semester 1 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 course coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Materials prepared by the School.
- 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