Courses & Units

Languages and Language Acquisition EPR215

Cradle Coast, Launceston

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 Andrew (Andy) Bown
Available as an elective?
Delivered By	Delivered wholly by the provider

Availability

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

Key

: On-campus
: Off-Campus
: International students
: Domestic students

Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 1	22/2/2021	23/3/2021	12/4/2021	30/5/2021

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2021 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2021 will be available from the 1st October 2020. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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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	$493.00	$493.00	not applicable	$2,108.00

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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² Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
³ Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
⁴ Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

ESH110 or EPR110

Teaching

Assessment	Test or quiz (10%)\|Report (50%)\|Reflection (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable \| View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.
Links	Booktopia textbook finder

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