The Second Language Curriculum

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2015:

340 hours

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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A study of the development, implementation and evaluation of the second language curriculum. Topics include the origins of second language curriculum development, syllabus design and curriculum development, needs analysis, situation analysis, planning goals and learning outcomes, course planning and syllabus design, the role and design of instructional materials, student assessment and program evaluation.

On completion of this subject, students will be able to:

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the second language curriculum
• Identify, describe and critically evaluate different approaches to a key aspect of second language curriculum development
• Design a second language curriculum framework for a specific audience and context

There are three items of assessment:

• Online forum contributions during the semester (2000 words, 20%)
• A written assignment requiring critical analysis of a key issue in second language curriculum development, due mid way through the semester(3000 words, 30%)
• Design of an assessment framework for a specific second language curriculu, due at the end of the semester (5000 words, 50%)

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs/online classes) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

Richards, J. (2001). Curriculum development inlanguage teaching. Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

On completion of this subject, students will have:

• A respect for intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
• Advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline
• A capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations
• An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of the specialist area.