Courses & Units
Global Issues in Second Language Acquisition ESG714
Launceston
This unit will only be offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers
Introduction
This unit addresses salient issues in second language learning, globally. Second language within this unit refers to any language learned in addition to a first language. Issues include: linguistic issues in language acquisition; linguistic awareness; socio-political impacts and effects of second languages; TESOL in a multicultural society; English as a global language; language learner autonomy; assessing language competence. The unit encourages students to engage and review topics in relevance to their personal and professional settings..
Summary
| Unit name | Global Issues in Second Language Acquisition |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESG714 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Dr Greg Ashman |
| Teaching staff | |
| Level | Postgraduate |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Spring school (extended) | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring school (extended) | 26/10/2020 | 18/11/2020 | 14/2/2021 | 14/2/2021 |
* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Fees
Domestic
| Band | CSP Student Contribution | Full Fee Paying (domestic) | Field of Education |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2020: $835.00 | 2020: $2,108.00 | 070115 |
Fees for next year will be published in October. The fees above only apply for the year shown.
Please note: international students should refer to this page to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off-campus or on-campus flexible delivery in Launceston |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Task 1: Online discussion board entries (30%). Task 2: Extended assignment (70%). |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | Please refer to Bookshop link |
|---|---|
| Recommended | Please refer to Bookshop link |
Booktopia textbook links
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