Introduction to Language

• • What is language?
  • Language development and change
  • Morphology
  • Phonology (consonants)
  • Phonology (vowels)
  • Semantics
  • Syntax
  • Tense and aspect
  • Unit review
  • Words and word class
  • Writing system and non-linguistic forms of communication
  • Suprasegmentals

• 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

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

Core

• CUR-TES-GCE-2020

Elective

• OUA-PSU-GCE-2020
• UNE-PRO-GCE-2020

Special requirements

No special requirements

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.

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• Language investigation (50%)
• Language exercise (50%)

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

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Next study term (30 Aug 20 to 29 Nov 20)