Languages Teaching
Specialisation (formal)Year: 2025
Languages Teaching
Overview
The Languages teaching specialisation is for qualified teachers seeking specialist qualifications in Modern Languages Education. The specialisation consists of four subjects including a supervised placement. Applicants must ensure they are available for 22 days of supervised placement at a school or a similar setting during school hours.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this specialisation, students should be able to:
- Analyse and communicate an understanding of the nature and form of language as a system
- Critically appraise and explain the application of current methodologies for an additional language context
- Critique and manage language curricula and resources which are culturally and linguistically appropriate
- Identify and explain implications of the second language acquisition process for learning and teaching
Last updated: 27 February 2025
Structure
50 credit points
4 x specialisation core subjects (50 credit points)
VIT eligibility is required to obtain this specialisation, and is a pre-requisite for EDUC90050.
Subject Options
| Code | Name | Study period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90587 | Grammar for Language Teachers |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90048 | Second Language Teaching Methodology |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90050 | Supervised Teaching (Second Language) |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Year Long (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
| EDUC90631 | Second Language Acquisition and Teaching |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
Last updated: 27 February 2025