Sociolinguistics and Language Learning

Subject LING90018 (2016)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2016.

Credit Points: 12.5
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught online/distance.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016

Semester 1, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period 29-Feb-2016 to 29-May-2016
Assessment Period End 24-Jun-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol 11-Mar-2016
Census Date 31-Mar-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail 06-May-2016


Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here.
Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours- 1 x 2 hour seminar per week
Total Time Commitment:

170 hours

Prerequisites: None
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements:

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Coordinator

Dr Barbara Kelly

Contact

Barbara Kelly

b.kelly@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:

In this subject, students will gain a systematic understanding of the relation between language and society and culture and its implications for language learning and teaching. The main topics covered include: Social, regional and stylistic variation and their consequences for the learning and teaching of English and other second languages; bi-multilingualism and diglossia; language, attitudes and identity; language policy, especially languages-in-education policy; cultural values in communication; and multi-modal communication, both online and non-verbal interactions.

Learning Outcomes:

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • understand and be able to identify the ways in which sociocultural factors influence language;
  • be able to appreciate the role of language in different types of societies;
  • be able to reflect on the implications of this for the learning and teaching of second languages;
  • be familiar with the main methods of sociolinguistic research;
  • be able to communicate knowledge intelligibly and economically;
  • be able to form judgements from conflicting evidence.

Assessment:
  • Assignment (3000 words) due after the end of the semester [60%]
  • two class papers (1000 words each) due during the semester [40%]
Prescribed Texts:

A set of readings prepared by the Department

Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

  • have developed their research skills;
  • have develop their critical thinking and analytic skills;
  • be able to communicate ideas through writing.
Notes:

Subject offered as both online and on-campus. Some restrictions on student visa holders apply. Please contact the course coordinator for more information.

Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations: English Language - 100 Point Program
English Language - 150 Point Program
English Language - 200 Point Program
Graduate Certificate in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Graduate Diploma in Arts - Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Language Testing - 100 Point Program
Language Testing - 150 Point Program
Language Testing - 200 Point Program
MA (AS&&ST) Applied Linguistics
TESOL - 100 Point Program
TESOL - 150 Point Program
TESOL - 200 Point Program
Technology in Language Learning - 100 Point Program
Technology in Language Learning - 150 Point Program
Technology in Language Learning - 200 Point Program

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