Learning an Additional Language

Course aim

To deepen students' understanding of the nature of spoken and written language, its acquisition and use, and the implications for learning and teaching additional languages within diverse socio-cultural and ethno-linguistic environments.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of learning an additional language, the relationship between language, culture and learning, and the intercultural orientation. The students will investigate the role of language in thinking and learning, the theories of second language acquisition, and the process and factors affecting the learning of an additional language. The students will also evaluate the relationship between learner background and language learning, the role of interaction and moving between languages and cultures, and the role of instruction in second language learning.

Textbook(s)

Lightbown, P & Spada, N 2013, How languages are learned, 4th edition, Oxford University Press, Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

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

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
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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.