ED3227 - Languages Curriculum SAT 10

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
Administered by:	School of Education

This subject provides an introduction to principles and practice in the teaching and learning of second languages and to the theories of language and of language acquisition that inform current approaches. There is a focus on ways of implementing the task-based, communicative approach widely adopted in the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) and in the new Languages syllabus being introduced in Queensland.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse the underlying theories of language and of language learning underlying these approaches;
• demonstrate the ability to plan and implement effective practices in teaching a second language;
• describe main approaches to language teaching and learning, with particular focus on communicatively-based methodology;
• develop an understanding of the complexities of the language learning process in terms of cognitive and social development and of acquiring communicative and cultural competence.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to adapt knowledge to new situations.

Prerequisites:

ED2488

Availabilities
Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coordinator:	Ms Helen McDonald
Contact hours:	13 hours tutorials
Assessment:	curriculum unit (50%); centrally-administered final exam (50%).
Cairns, Limited, Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2013
Face to face teaching (Consult School for on-campus attendance requirements)
Coordinator:	Ms Helen McDonald
Contact hours:	13 hours tutorials
Assessment:	curriculum unit (50%); centrally-administered final exam (50%).

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