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LING71-101: Approaches to Language Teaching

Description

This subject introduces you to principles, approaches and methods in language teaching. You will explore current language teaching concepts, their educational applications and challenges using different platforms for teaching delivery. You will 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 you if you are a language educator or if you are simply interested in languages and language teaching.

Subject details

Type: Postgraduate Subject
Code: LING71-101
EFTSL: 0.125
Faculty: Faculty of Society and Design
Credit: 10
Study areas:
  • International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:
  • Commencing in 2023: $2,520.00
  • Commencing in 2023: $2,710.00

Learning outcomes

  1. Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in approaches to Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
  2. Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems in approaches to Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect.
  3. Apply gained knowledge and skills in approaches to Teaching and Learning English as an Additional Language or Dialect to new professional contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as a language educator.

Enrolment requirements

Requisites:

Nil

Assumed knowledge:

Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge.

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