Second Language Pragmatics

Subject LING90034 (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 2, Parkville - Taught online/distance.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End	18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol	05-Aug-2016
Census Date	31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail	23-Sep-2016

Semester 2, Parkville - Taught on campus.

Pre-teaching Period Start	not applicable
Teaching Period	25-Jul-2016 to 23-Oct-2016
Assessment Period End	18-Nov-2016
Last date to Self-Enrol	05-Aug-2016
Census Date	31-Aug-2016
Last date to Withdraw without fail	23-Sep-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

Assoc Prof Carsten Roever

Contact

Email: carsten@unimelb.edu.au

Subject Overview:	This subject provides an overview of research in second language pragmatics. It covers research methods in second language pragmatics, learners’ developmental pathways, effects of individual learner differences and learning contexts on pragmatics learning, teaching and assessment of second language pragmatics, and pragmatics in the age of globalization.
Learning Outcomes:	On successful completion of this subject, students should: have a broad understanding of the scope and core concepts in second language pragmatics; be aware of the major research methods and paradigms that inform pragmatics research; be able to critically appraise studies of second language pragmatics learning; be able to undertake small-scale research of a pragmatic phenomenon with language learners.
Assessment:	A 2000 word Critical research review due mid-semester [40%] A 3000 word Empirical research paper due during the examination period [60%]
Prescribed Texts:	Taguchi, N., & Roever, C. (2016). Second language pragmatics. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Breadth Options:	This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information:	Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:	Students who successfully complete this subject should: develop research skills; develop critical thinking and analytic skills; be able to communicate ideas through writing.
Links to further information:	http://languages-linguistics.unimelb.edu.au/
Related Majors/Minors/Specialisations:	English Language - 100 Point Program English Language - 150 Point Program English Language - 200 Point Program Language Testing - 100 Point Program Language Testing - 150 Point Program Language Testing - 200 Point Program 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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