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Postgraduate CUR-EDML502-2019

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

Available loans

  • FEE-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Not required

Study terms

  • 02 Mar 2020
  • 31 Aug 2020
Curtin University

Start your career with Curtin’s globally recognised courses and extensive industry connections. Through OUA, our online courses offer an interactive and collaborative learning experience that gets you the same degree as if you studied on campus. Curtin is a global university with a vibrant culture of innovation and collaboration and is ranked in the top one per cent of universities worldwide.

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  • 2019
  • 2020

Subject details

What you'll learn

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

  1. review the various socio-linguistic theories and how these relate to lived social reality
  2. identify the complexities and ambiguities surrounding key socio-linguistic concepts
  3. critique different socio-linguistic perspectives on language, language use and language learning
  4. examine a socio-linguistic topic of personal or professional interest
  5. 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
  • Study resources

    • Instructional methods

      • Audio/Video conferencing
      • Discussion forum/Discussion Board
      • Embedded Multimedia
      • Online assignment submission
      • Podcasting/Lecture capture
      • Standard Media
      • Streaming Multimedia
      • Web links
    • Online materials

      • Online Assessment
      • Resources and Links
      • FAQs
      • Audio-Video streaming
Entry requirements

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

Core
  • CUR-MED-MAS-2019
  • CUR-APL-MAS-2019
Elective
  • OUA-PSU-GCE-2019
  • UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Special requirements

  • EquipmentDetails - Audio/Visual equipment
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    • 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.

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

  • Take home exam (40%)
  • Investigation (60%)
Textbooks


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Textbook information is pending.

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postgraduate UNE-PRO-GCE-2019

Graduate Certificate in Professional Practice

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