Languages and Language in Use

Course aim

To build knowledge about languages and language diversity.

Course content

This course considers concepts of ‘language’ and ‘languages’, including systems of language and the social and cultural contexts in which languages are developed and used. Students will be introduced to various theories of language to develop their understanding of languages as meaning-making systems through which the world is shaped and interpreted. In this course, students will explore language variation through the concepts of plurilingualism and translanguaging, and key social variables such as gender, age, and social class. They will explore language use through global, national and local perspectives to understand language diversity in all communities, and to reflect on their own language identities and knowledges.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Tutorial	3 hours x 10 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, ONLINE
External	3 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Case study, Presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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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.