Postgraduate CUR-TESOL503-2022
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.
$2,306 $2,556
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
13 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- HECS-HELP
- FEE-HELP
Assessments
100% online
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 28 Nov 2022
QS RANKING 2022
11
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
17
Subject details
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.
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- 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
Equivalent subjects
You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:
- CUR-TESOL503C-Introduction to Language (No longer available)
Additional requirements
No additional 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.
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.
- Language investigation (50%)
- Language exercise (50%)
Current study term: 29 May 22 to 28 Aug 22
An Introduction to Language
Fromkin, V., et al.
ISBN 9780170386807
Required
Next study term: 27 Nov 22 to 26 Feb 23
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