Postgraduate CUR-TESOL503-2018

Introduction to Language

Investigate the component systems of language. Study sounds, word formation, grammar, conceptual and associative meaning, and discourse. Gain an understanding of how to integrate these concepts with the theories of 1st and 2nd language acquisition.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

4.31

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

examine and explain standard approaches to describing variation in language sounds, word formation, grammar, conceptual and associative meaning, and discourse
apply this theoretical foundation to real problems in language use and education
synthesise and communicate ideas related to one’s own experience with language using terminology appropriate to the field
demonstrate an understanding of plagiarism, paraphrasing and the principles of Academic Integrity.

Topics covered

- What is language?
- Sounds
- Words
- Grammar
- Semantics
- Pragmatics
- Development of language conventions
- Discourse in oral and written communication
- Neurolinguistics
- Introduction to first language acquisition
- Introduction second language acquisition
- Introduction to instructed second language acquisition
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Audio/Video conferencing
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Online Quizzes/Tests
  - Online assignment submission
  - Podcasting/Lecture capture
  - Standard Media
  - Streaming Multimedia
  - Web links
- Online materials
  - Resources and Links
  - Online Assessment
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Quizzes

Entry requirements

In order to enrol in this subject, you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:

Core

CUR-TES-GCE-2018

Elective

OUA-PSU-GCE-2018
UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject introduces the various component systems of language as a basis for conceptualising and describing language variation in education. These concepts are also applied to students’ individual needs and experience as they relate to current theories of first and second language acquisition and instruction.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

Assessments

Language investigation (50%)
Language Test (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

An Introduction to Language, 9th ed. with student resource access for 12 months

Victoria Fromkin et al

Required

Related degrees

postgraduate CUR-TES-GCE-2018

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postgraduate OUA-PSU-GCE-2018

Postgraduate Single Subjects

postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2018

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice