Languages and Culture unit (EMT609)

Hobart, Online

Introduction

This unit investigates the links between language and culture, and the importance of considering and analysing the linguistic and cultural differences of learners within any learning and teaching context. In particular, you will explore three main themes. Firstly, you will look at the interdependence of language and culture. Secondly, you will investigate how linguistic and cultural differences can affect how people learn. Thirdly, you will look at the challenges and opportunities presented by intercultural communication in todays globalized world. You will be required to analyse a school based scenario and provide recommendations on how best to facilitate intercultural communication.

Summary

Unit name	Languages and Culture
Unit code	EMT609
Credit points	6.25
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Doctor Andy Bown
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Postgraduate

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Hobart	Semester 2
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• apply knowledge of the relationship between language and culture to a learning environment.
• critically analyse and evaluate the potential impact of linguistic and cultural differences on learning.
• evaluate the importance of intercultural communication, and recommend ways in which it can be facilitated in a learning environment.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
070103	$296.00	$296.00	not applicable	$1,281.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Concurrent Prerequisites

EMT502

Teaching

Assessment	Essay (100%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

There is no required textbook for this unit. All core readings will be provided in MyLO and via the unit reading list. Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website.

Recommended

Baker, W. (2022). Intercultural and transcultural awareness in language teaching. Cambridge: CUP DeCapua, A., & Wintergerst, A.C. (2016). Crossing cultures in the language classroom (2nd ed.). Michigan: University of Michigan Press  Jandt, F. (2017). An introduction to intercultural communication: Identities in a global community (9th ed.). Thousand Oaks: Sage  Liddicoat, A.J., & Scarino, A. (2013). Intercultural language teaching and learning. West Sussex: Wiley-Blackwell  Moloney, R., Harbon, L., & Oguro, S. (2024). Teaching for Linguistic Diversity in Schools: Student Wellbeing and Achievement. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press Neuliep, J.W. (2018). Intercultural communication: A contextual approach (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks, CA:

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