Postgraduate CUR-TESOL503-2020

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

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

31 Aug 2020

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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?
- 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

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You cannot 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

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