Postgraduate CUR-EDML502-2020

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

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:

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

Topics covered

- Language variety - World Englishes
- Language style - genre, register, politeness, face
- Language contact - codeswitching, code-meshing, diglossia and trans-languaging
- Language contact - pidgins and creoles
- Ethnicity, identity and language
- Language and change - adolescent speech, computer-mediated communication
- Language and gender
- Language planning, policy and teaching - intercultural (transcultural) competence and citizenship
- School as a socio-linguistic community
- Language and power/social status - attitudes to language
- Critical discourse studies
- Language and thought - media and propaganda

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-EDML502C-Language in Society

Special requirements

EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment
OtherDetails -
- 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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Assessments