Language, Culture and Second Language Learning

Course aim

To develop an understanding of core concepts in language, culture and second language learning, and their implications for pedagogy.

Course content

Language development as a socio-cultural activity; conceptions of language and culture; intercultural language learning;; investigating language in context (spoken and written); key concepts including language, culture, interaction, systems of linguistic meaning making, intercultural communication; variables of context, factors affecting learning, inter-language, learner differences.

Textbook(s)

Brown, D.H. 2000, Principles of Language Learning and Teaching, 4, Addison Wesley Longman, NY

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	30 hours x over 1 week
Directed Study (Online)	N/A x 13 weeks

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Critical analysis & interview, Critical analysis & resource Development, Portfolio & reflection

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.250
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.