LING71-104: Second Language Learners

Description

The subject introduces you to psycholinguistic aspects of language learning and cognitive processes in the development of second language proficiency. You will explore various aspects of cognitive and mental development of language learners such as individual learner differences or the learners' perception of own learning. The subject is suitable for you if you are a language educator or if you are simply interested in languages and language learning.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	LING71-104
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	January 2023 [Standard Offering] January 2023 [Standard Offering - Online] January 2024 [Standard Offering] January 2024 [Standard Offering - Online]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2022: $2,460.00 Commencing in 2023: $2,520.00 Commencing in 2024: $2,570.00 Commencing in 2022: $2,640.00 Commencing in 2023: $2,710.00 Commencing in 2024: $2,880.00

Learning outcomes

Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in the study of first and additional language acquisition.
Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems in the first and additional language acquisition.
Apply this disciplinary knowledge to new educational contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an English 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.
Restrictions:

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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Subject outlines

Subject dates

January 2023

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	13/11/2022
Semester start:	16/01/2023
Subject start:	16/01/2023
Cancellation 1:	30/01/2023
Cancellation 2:	06/02/2023
Last enrolment:	29/01/2023
Withdraw - Financial:	11/02/2023
Withdraw - Academic:	04/03/2023
Teaching census:	10/02/2023