Linguistics and Sociolinguistics of CLIL (EDUC90482)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
| Availability | August |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
This subject will review the linguistic and sociolinguistic issues involved in content-based programs including such issues as general vs specific purpose language, the language of the discipline (and the integral relationship between them) and of the classroom (including the language of instruction), discipline-specific terminology, and the conventions of writing in a discipline (including text structure and reporting). The subject will also refer to the notion of English as an international language, contextualisation, the nature of the language acquired by students in CLIL programs, and the effect of CLIL and learning through a second or foreign language on the first language, its development, possible domain losses, and the survival of the local language. It will also examine cultural issues in CLIL including issues involved in cross-cultural communication, the relevance of culture, the influence of culture on learning and on world view, ways of facilitating comprehension to promote learning of both content and language, the need for language support for the students, and the forms that such support might take. Reference will be made to the intellectual and cultural consequences of teaching through a second or foreign language and the relationship between culture, language, concepts and cognition and, in particular, the transfer of knowledge acquired through the second or foreign language to the first.
This subject has a TESOL or Modern Languages/LOTE focus, according to the course within which the student is enrolled.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse and communicate an understanding of the nature and form of language as a system
- Understand and critique differences between everyday language and discipline specific language
- Interpret and apply advanced professional knowledge of key areas of specialisation for an additional language context
Generic skills
- Critical reasoning and thinking
- Communication
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
Last updated: 5 March 2025
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Option 1 - 200pt Program
Admission into one of the following: 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, 200pt Program course entry point in the MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of Master of TESOL or Master of Modern Languages Education, inclusive of
75 credit points of Compulsory subjects
25 credit points of Foundations subjects
OR
Option 2 - 100pt Program
Admission into one of the following: 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-TESOL Master of TESOL, 100pt Program course entry point in the MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
OR
Option 3 - CLIL
Admission into the GC-EDCLIL Professional Certificate in Education (CLIL)
OR
Option 4 - Prior to Mid-Year 2024 Students
Commencement prior to mid-year 2024 in the MC-TESOL Master of TESOL or MC-MLED Master of Modern Languages Education
AND
Completion of a minimum of 100 credit points of Master of TESOL or Master of Modern Languages Education, inclusive of
50 credit points of Compulsory subjects
50 credit points of Elective subjects
Corequisites
| Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDUC90481 | Content and Language Integrated Pedagogy | July (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
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: 5 March 2025
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Forum lead post
| Throughout the semester | 30% |
Essay
| End of semester | 50% |
Forum responses
| End of semester | 20% |
Last updated: 5 March 2025
Dates & times
- August
Coordinator Elena Pirovano Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours comprising 8 x 2hr online seminars and 8 hours asynchronous activities Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 11 August 2025 to 6 October 2025 Last self-enrol date 22 August 2025 Census date 29 August 2025 Last date to withdraw without fail 3 October 2025 Assessment period ends 21 October 2025 August contact information
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Last updated: 5 March 2025
Further information
- Texts
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Professional Certificate in Education (CLIL) Course Master of TESOL Course Master of Modern Languages Education - 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: 5 March 2025