LING71-113: Language Policy in a Global Context

Description

This subject explores the way language learning and teaching policies are designed globally. The educational contexts discussed in this subject include K-12 education in Australia and globally, target languages taught in the countries where they are spoken as the first or additional language, other models of English and other languages taught outside the school systems and the teaching of Heritage and Indigenous languages. Geographically, the first part of the subject focuses on languages learnt in Australia, the curricula for teaching of English as an Additional language or Dialect and of other languages in Australian states and territories. The second part of the subject takes the discussion on K-12 and other models overseas and examines different curricula and language policies in various parts of the world. The subject equips students with an insight into fascinating and complex matters of language planning, language policy and educating young learners.

Subject details

Learning outcomes

1. Classify, compare and explain complex issues and processes of language policy in Australia and globally.
2. Individually and in small teams, evaluate and employ relevant knowledge to new contexts in language policy.
3. Formulate a personalised approach to language planning and language policy.
4. Employ the knowledge and skills gained in the subject to becoming a global educator and citizen, ready for the challenges of transformations demonstrated by the world megatrends.

Enrolment requirements

Subject outlines

• May 2020 [Standard]
• May 2020 [Online - Online]

Subject dates