Learning Languages and Cultures

Course aim

To develop an understanding of the concepts of language, culture and learning and the interrelationship of teaching languages in schools.

Course content

Students will investigate and reflect on key concepts of language, culture, and language learning as cognitive and sociocultural activity. The students will explore the application of principles of intercultural language learning and the role of interaction and the influence of learner life-worlds in language learning.

Textbook(s)

Scarino, A & Liddicoat, A 2009, Teaching and learning languages: a guide,, 1st, Curriculum Corporation, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

have completed 36 units of Bachelor of Education degree, or Program Director approval

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Lecture	1 hour x 13 weeks
Tutorial	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, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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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.