Courses & Units

Languages and Language Acquisition EPR215

Introduction

This unit introduces you to the foundations of second language acquisition. It has been designed to introduce you to the role of Languages within the curriculum, second language acquisition theories, an appreciation of the relevance of intercultural understanding, links to first language learning and to clarify your thoughts and your role as an educator with regard to Languages education within the early childhood and primary sectors. In this unit, you will consider how language is acquired, how the intercultural orientation of languages learning leads to an appreciation of cultural issues and perspectives and introduces the beginnings of critical thinking around the key contemporary debates around languages education and their role in languages learning. By developing understandings of the nature of languages learning, you will begin to engage in close studies of resources and consider the implications for learning.

Summary

Unit name Languages and Language Acquisition
Unit code EPR215
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Andy Bown
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By University of Tasmania

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Launceston Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Cradle Coast Semester 1 On-Campus International Domestic
Online Semester 1 Off-Campus International Domestic

Key

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International students
Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 26/2/2024 22/3/2024 15/4/2024 2/6/2024

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Learning Outcomes

  • Apply knowledge of: the role and value of additional language learning as an integral part of learning; the links between first and second language learning; the relevance of cultural understandings within a languages program.
  • describe the nature and development of languages learning.
  • select and justify suitable resources for teaching and learning.
  • explain your role in supporting active learning pedagogies and purposeful conversations, focusing on languages learning.

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
070101 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $2,324.00

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH110 or EPR110

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

On Campus:
Weekly face-to-face lectures or equivalent (2 hours) and weekly face-to-face tutorials or participation in discussion boards (1 hour)

Off Campus: 
Weekly online lectures or equivalent (2 hours) and weekly online tutorials or participation in discussion boards (1 hour)
 

AssessmentLanguage Acquisition Quiz (10%)|Reflective Statement (40%)|Selection of Suitable Language Learning Materials (50%)
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Textbooks

Required

There is no textbook for this unit. All required texts will be made available in MyLO.
Recommended

Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority [ACARA]. (2011). The shape of the Australian curriculum: Languages. Available from: https://docs.acara.edu.au/resources/Languages_-_Shape_of_the_Australian_Curriculum_new.pdf
Australian Government Department of Education [AGDE] (2022). Belonging, Being and Becoming: The Early Years Learning Framework for Australia (V2.0). https://www.acecqa.gov.au/sites/default/files/2023-01/EYLF-2022-V2.0.pdf
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.). USA: University of Michigan.
Gibbons, P. (2015). Scaffolding language scaffolding learning: Teaching English language learners in the mainstream classroom (2nd ed.). Portsmouth, NH: Heinemann.
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
Neuliep, J.W. (2017). Intercultural communication: A contextual approach (7th ed.). Thousand Oaks: SAGE 

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