Second Language Acquisition (LING90012)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Online and On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Online Semester 1 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
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 be able to:
- Demonstrate a broad understanding of the scope and core concepts in second language acquisition (SLA)
- Demonstrate awareness of the major research methods and paradigms that inform research in SLA
- Critically appraise studies of second language learning
- 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
- Determine the strength of an argument
- Communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
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: 4 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Four homework assignments due over the course of the semester
| Throughout the teaching period | 60% |
An assignment due after the end of the semester
| End of the assessment period | 40% |
| Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures where offered. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
| Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 10 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery Online Contact hours Equivalent of 24 hours: Self-directed activities including following seminar recordings, weekly participation in online activities as directed by the subject coordinator. There are no classes for online study. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 - Semester 1 - On Campus
Coordinator Helen Zhao Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 Hours: a1-hour lecture and a 1-hour workshop per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2024 to 26 May 2024 Last self-enrol date 8 March 2024 Census date 3 April 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 May 2024 Assessment period ends 21 June 2024 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
What do these dates mean
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Additional delivery details
This subject offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the subject coordinator for more information.
The online option involves self-directed learning using instructions and resources provided in the LMS, and participation in online discussions and tasks as directed by the subject coordinator. There is no class attendance in this option.
Last updated: 4 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
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- 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: 4 March 2025