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Sociolinguistics and Language Learning (LING90018)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville) and Online
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 1
Overview
| Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 1 - Online |
|---|---|
| Fees | Look up fees |
In this subject, students will gain a systematic understanding of the relation between language and society and culture and its implications for language learning and teaching. The main topics covered include: Social, regional and stylistic variation and their consequences for the learning and teaching of English and other second languages; bi-multilingualism and diglossia; language, attitudes and identity; language policy, especially languages-in-education policy; cultural values in communication; and multi-modal communication, both online and non-verbal interactions.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- Understand and be able to identify the ways in which sociocultural factors influence language
- Be able to appreciate the role of language in different types of societies
- Be able to reflect on the implications of this for the learning and teaching of second languages
- Be familiar with the main methods of sociolinguistic research
- Be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically
- Be able to form judgements from conflicting evidence
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should have:
- Developed skills in critical thinking and analysis, through recommended reading, essay writing and seminar discussion
- Developed skills in communicating knowledge intelligibly and economically, through essay writing and seminar participation
- Developed skills in research, through competent use of the library and other information sources, and the definition of areas of inquiry and methods of research
Last updated: 14 June 2023
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: 14 June 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Two class papers
| During the teaching period | 40% |
Major assignment due after the end of the semester
| End of the assessment period | 60% |
Additional details
Written work totalling 5000 words:
Last updated: 14 June 2023
Dates & times
- Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery
Coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 1 - Online
Coordinator Chloe Diskin-Holdaway Mode of delivery Online Contact hours 24 hours: 1 x 2 hour seminar per week. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 27 February 2023 to 28 May 2023 Last self-enrol date 10 March 2023 Census date 31 March 2023 Last date to withdraw without fail 5 May 2023 Assessment period ends 23 June 2023 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
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).
- Completion rate. Students who started their course from 2022 and are in a CSP or receiving a HELP Loan (eg FEE-HELP) must meet the completion rate to continue to receive Commonwealth Support for that course.
Subjects withdrawn after the census date (including up to the ‘last day to withdraw without fail’) count toward the Student Learning Entitlement, and as a fail toward the completion rate, unless there are approved ‘special circumstances’.
Additional delivery details
This subject is offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.
Last updated: 14 June 2023
Further information
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Materials prepared by the School.
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Applied Linguistics - Links to additional information
- 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: 14 June 2023