Courses & Units

Global Issues in Second Language Acquisition ESG714

This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.

Introduction

In this unit you will be investigating significant issues connected to second language learning. There will be a focus on topics that are of global interest and relevance to teachers of TESOL and how these aspects may be relevant to you in your context. To illustrate issues, examples from overseas practice will be provided as exemplars of implementation for you to reflect upon, interpret, analyse, synthesise and/or evaluate - always in light of your context and within your level of experience and expertise. Theoretical perspectives will be investigated and reflected upon in light of your growing understandings.
You will also complete an investigation into a specific topic that is globally significant, but relevant to you and your professional context.

Summary

Unit name Global Issues in Second Language Acquisition
Unit code ESG714
Credit points 12.5
College/School College of Arts, Law and Education
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Mairin Hennebry-Leung
Delivered By Delivered wholly by the provider
Level Postgraduate

Availability

This unit is currently unavailable.

* 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

  • Research and evaluate issues relating to second language learning in the global context.
  • Communicate theories of language learning and link to pedagogical practices in L2 learning and teaching.
  • Analyse, interpret and evaluate contemporary issues and practices relating to global English learning.
  • Demonstrate skills by applying concepts to a context reflecting an advanced understanding of contemporary practices within English language learning, teaching and assessment.

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
not applicable

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Teaching

AssessmentAssignment (40%)|Essay (60%)
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Textbooks

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