LING71-101: Approaches to Language Teaching

Description

This subject introduces the principles of teaching languages in diverse contexts. It focuses on the current language teaching methodologies. Students are encouraged to evaluate the suitability of language teaching methods in diverse educational contexts considering learner factors such as culture, educational background or learning purposes. The subject is suitable for students who specialise in language-related fields or are interested in language teaching and learning.

Subject details

Type	Postgraduate
Code	LING71-101
EFTSL	0.125
Faculty	Faculty of Society & Design
Semesters offered	January 2021 [Standard Offering] May 2021 [Standard Offering] September 2021 [Standard Offering] January 2022 [Non-Standard Offering - On Campus] January 2022 [Standard Offering - Online] January 2022 [Standard Offering - On campus] May 2022 [Standard Offering - On Campus] May 2022 [Non-Standard Offering - On Campus] May 2022 [Standard Offering - Online] September 2022 [Standard Offering - On Campus] September 2022 [Non-Stnadard Offering] September 2022 [Standard Offering - Online] January 2023 [Standard Offering - Intensive] January 2023 [Standard Offering - Online] January 2023 [Standard Offering - On campus]
Credit	10
Study areas	Communication and Creative Media
Subject fees	Current: $2,340 Commencing in May 2021: $2,430

Learning outcomes

1. Develop a body of knowledge about the principles of language teaching methodology which includes the understanding of principal theories and recent developments in the field;
2. Develop the knowledge of research principles and research methods applicable to the study of teaching languages in diverse educational contexts;
3. Develop cognitive skills to demonstrate the understanding of language teaching methodology and to reflect critically on its theoretical principles; to analyse and synthesise complex concepts related to language teaching approaches and methods and to apply them creatively to a variety of theoretical paradigms and professional teaching contexts;
4. Develop skills enabling learners to initiate independent research in and further learning about approaches and methods in teaching languages in diverse contexts;
5. Develop skills enabling the learners to communicate abstract concepts associated with language teaching principles and their practical applications in diverse professional and non-professional settings.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites: ?	Nil
Restrictions: ?	Study Abroad Students This subject is not available to students on US Financial Aid. Students on a Student Visa may be restricted from enrolment due to the mode of delivery in the chosen semester. Check the subject outline for further details. This subject is not available as a general elective. To be eligible for enrolment, the subject must be specified in the students’ program structure.

Subject outlines

	Standard Offering
Enrolment opens	02/08/2020
Semester start	14/09/2020
Subject start	14/09/2020
Cancellation 1?	28/09/2020
Cancellation 2?	05/10/2020
Last enrolment	27/09/2020
Withdraw – Financial?	10/10/2020
Withdraw – Academic?	31/10/2020
Teaching census?	09/10/2020

	Standard Offering
Enrolment opens	15/11/2020
Semester start	18/01/2021
Subject start	18/01/2021
Cancellation 1?	01/02/2021
Cancellation 2?	08/02/2021
Last enrolment	31/01/2021
Withdraw – Financial?	13/02/2021
Withdraw – Academic?	06/03/2021
Teaching census?	12/02/2021