Language and Culture in TESOL

Course aim

To develop an understanding of core concepts in language and culture, and their relationship and implications for TESOL pedagogy in diverse contexts.

Course content

Constructs of language and culture including: human interaction; inter-cultural activity; language as a cultural way of understanding the world; the place of language in cultural power structures and relationships; globalisation and English as an international language (EIL); multilingualism and multiculturalism; contexts of language (cultural, situational, textual); discourse communities; systems of cultural-linguistic meaning making; form and function in language use; spoken and written discourse analyses; learner discourse.

Textbook(s)

Nunan, D & Choi, J (eds) 2010, Language and culture: reflective narratives and the emergence of identity , Routledge, NY

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online Activities)	2 hours 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

Essay, Major essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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