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Postgraduate | TAS-ESG716 | 2023
Language, Culture and Diversity
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 14 weeks
Start dates
- 10 July 2023
HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
About this subject
Upon completion of this subject, the student should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of language, culture and diversity in relation to contemporary TESOL practice and theory.
- Reflect critically on the contextual impact of language and culture on TESOL pedagogy.
- Demonstrate an awareness of the contribution of sociolinguistics in theorising teaching and learning in a TESOL context.
- Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary debates and issues related to the multi-contextual nature of English language teaching (ELT) as a socio-cultural activity.
- Enhance your writing skills related to academic writing.
- Refer to Mylo for study topics
This subject explores the complex relationship between language and culture, and considers both in terms of linguistic and cultural diversity. The subject applies understandings of each to the teaching and learning of language. An emphasis is placed on understanding 'culture' from a range of critical perspectives, and to explore the way in which intercultural communication is at play in English language learning and teaching. Issues of identity, the emergence of 'world Englishes', and the contribution of critical sociolinguistics are considered in relation to the practice of English language learning and teaching
- Personal reflection on language, culture and diversity (30%)
- Essay OR Take home test (70%)
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Entry requirements
Part of a degree
To enrol in this subject you must be accepted into one of the following degrees:
Elective
- TAS-EDN-GCE-2023 - Graduate Certificate in Education
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
Study load
0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.
Equivalent full time study load (EFTSL) is one way to calculate your study load. One (1.0) EFTSL is equivalent to a full-time study load for one year.
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Related degrees
Once you’ve completed this subject it can be credited towards one of the following degrees
PostgraduateTAS-EDN-GCE