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Content and Language Integrated Pedagogy (EDUC90481)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | Semester 2 - On Campus |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject focuses on content and language integrated pedagogy and related issues in the methodology of teaching in a second or foreign language. These include such areas as setting goals and objectives; models of Content and Language Integrated Learning (CLIL) programs; outcomes (including attainment in the discipline, language proficiency, cognition, and (inter)cultural understanding); use and avoidance of the first language; the importance of interaction in constructing meaning, clarifying knowledge, and developing relevant language; and the dual role of the CLIL teacher in developing content knowledge and promoting language development. It will include a brief introduction to the theory and practice of second language teaching and learning insofar as it is relevant to CLIL (for example teaching relevant elements of the language such as new vocabulary, dominant structures, or text features and genres of a discipline).
This subject has a TESOL and Modern Languages Education focus, according to the course within which the student is enrolled.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically appraise and explain the application of content and language integrated pedagogy for an additional language context
- Interpret and apply advanced professional knowledge of content and language integrated pedagogy for an additional language context
- Critique and manage language curricular and resources drawing on theory and principles that underpin content and language integrated pedagogy
Generic skills
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Problem solving
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
Last updated: 19 November 2025