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ED5872:04

Second Language Teaching and Learning

[Not offered in 2004]

External

HECS Band 1

External nationally and internationally. Semester 1 and 2.

Available to Postgraduate Certificate of Education, Bachelor of Education (Professional Development) and Master of Education students.

Staff:

Dr M Allan.

This subject examines current approaches to the teaching and learning of a second language and their underlying theories. It includes consideration of the use of information technologies and multimedia in the study of a second language. The subject has relevance for professional participants with experience in the teaching/learning of English as a Second or Foreign Language or Languages Other Than English.

Learning Objectives:

identify and describe the theoretical positions of major current approaches in ESL/EFL/LOTE;

implement a selected approach in the design of curriculum and/or materials;

analyse potential applications of different technologies in second language teaching and learning.

Assessment by 2,000 word critique of a current approach in second language teaching/learning (40%); 3,000 word or equivalent curriculum project (60%).