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Second Language Acquisition and Teaching (EDUC90631)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 July |
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This subject focuses on how second/additional languages are learned and used in bilingual and multilingual settings. It introduces key theories and concepts that had a significant influence on our understanding about the process of second/additional language learning and language acquisition more broadly. Drawing on the key theoretical perspectives, this subject explores and discusses various individual, historical, and sociocultural factors that affect the language acquisition and learning process, together with implications for language teaching methodology and lesson planning. In doing so, it also provides opportunities for students to critically examine and reflect on their own language learning experience and to consider different pedagogical approaches for their current and future practices.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse and explain different theories and concepts of how first and subsequent languages are acquired, maintained, and used in a range of contexts.
- Identify and evaluate different linguistic competencies, language learning needs, and historical and sociocultural factors that need to be addressed in the language classroom.
- Critically evaluate their own and/or peers' language learning histories and experiences to consider implications for teaching additional languages.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
Students in the 200-point program of the Master of TESOL or the Master of Modern Languages Education must have completed 100 points of study including four Education electives and the following four compulsory subjects*:
All of
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
---|---|---|---|
EDUC90929 | Understanding Education in Context |
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90930 | Local Literacies in Global Contexts |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91029 | Understanding the Student as Learner |
Semester 1 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Dual-Delivery - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
EDUC91030 | Research in Educational Relationships |
Semester 1 (Online)
Semester 1 (On Campus - Parkville)
Semester 2 (Online)
Semester 2 (On Campus - Parkville)
|
12.5 |
*Students that commenced their course prior to 2021 may have completed EDUC90830 in place of EDUC91029, and EDUC90900 in place of EDUC91030:
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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EDUC90830 | The Student as Learner |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
EDUC90900 | Resilience and Relationships |
Term 3 (Online)
Term 1 (Online)
|
12.5 |
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: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Group presentation (1500 words equivalent)
| During the teaching period | 30% |
Reflective essay
| End of the teaching period | 70% |
Attendance Hurdle requirement: A minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Tharanga Kalehe Pandi Koralage Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (16 hours of on campus classes, 8 hours of asynchronous online activities). 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
- July
Coordinator Tharanga Kalehe Pandi Koralage Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (16 hours of on campus classes, 8 hours of asynchronous online activities. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 July 2024 to 20 September 2024 Last self-enrol date 6 August 2024 Census date 16 August 2024 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 September 2024 Assessment period ends 18 October 2024 July contact information
Time commitment details
170 hous
What do these dates mean
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- Your tuition fees, academic transcript and statements.
- And for Commonwealth Supported students, your:
- Student Learning Entitlement. This applies to all students enrolled in a Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP).
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A selection of relevant journal articles and book chapters will be made available on the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Graduate Certificate in Modern Languages Education Course Graduate Certificate in TESOL Course Master of TESOL Course Master of Modern Languages Education Specialisation (formal) Languages Teaching Specialisation (formal) EAL Teaching - Links to additional information
Faculty of Education: http://education.unimelb.edu.au/
- 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: 10 February 2024