LING71-113: Language Policy in a Global Context

Description

This subject introduces you to the design of language learning and teaching policies in Australia and globally. You will explore various educational policy contexts including K-12 education in Australia, target languages taught in the countries where they are spoken as the first or additional languages, and other policy models of English and other languages taught outside the school systems. The subject also examines policies on the teaching and learning of Heritage and Indigenous languages. Geographically, the first part of the subject focuses on languages learnt in Australia and the second part examines different curricula and language policies in various parts of the world. The subject equips you with an insight into fascinating and complex matters of language planning, language politics and language policy.

Subject details

Type:	Postgraduate Subject
Code:	LING71-113
EFTSL:	0.125
Faculty:	Faculty of Society and Design
Semesters offered:	May 2023 [Standard Offering] May 2023 [Standard Offering - Online] May 2024 [Standard Offering] May 2024 [Standard Offering - Online]
Credit:	10
Study areas:	International Relations, Politics, and Arts
Subject fees:	Commencing in 2023: $2,520.00 Commencing in 2024: $2,570.00 Commencing in 2023: $2,710.00 Commencing in 2024: $2,880.00

Learning outcomes

Identify, synthesise, interpret and communicate complex issues in Language Policy.
Independently and in teams, demonstrate expert cognitive skills to solve complex problems related to Language policy.
Apply this disciplinary knowledge to new contexts, demonstrating expert judgement, adaptability and responsibility as an English language educator and a global citizen.

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

May 2023

Standard Offering
Enrolment opens:	19/03/2023
Semester start:	15/05/2023
Subject start:	15/05/2023
Cancellation 1:	29/05/2023
Cancellation 2:	05/06/2023
Last enrolment:	28/05/2023
Withdraw - Financial:	10/06/2023
Withdraw - Academic:	01/07/2023
Teaching census:	09/06/2023