Postgraduate CUR-EDML502-2023

Language in Society

Uncover how language use is influenced by different socio-cultural, geographical, political and contextual factors. Work towards understanding the contribution that socio-linguistic theories have made to language learning and teaching

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Start dates

27 Feb 2023
28 Aug 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

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

review the various socio-linguistic theories and how these relate to lived social reality
identify the complexities and ambiguities surrounding key socio-linguistic concepts
examine a socio-linguistic topic of personal or professional interest
critique different socio-linguistic perspectives on language, language use and language learning
infer and explain the contribution that socio-linguistic theories have made to language learning and teaching.

Topics covered

- Language and identity
- Language and ethnicity
- Language variety
- Translanguaging
- Text varieties
- Critical Discourse studies
- Language in flux
- Language planning
- School as a sociolinguistic community
- Language and gender
- Language and thought

Entry requirements

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-EDML502C-Language in Society (No longer available)

Additional requirements

Equipment requirements - Audio/Visual equipment
Other requirements - Additional materials

Description

This subject examines how language use is influenced by different socio-cultural, geographical, political and contextual factors. It examines the contribution of socio-linguistic theories to approaches to language teaching and learning.

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