Languages and Culture
PostgraduateTAS-EMT6092027
Course information for 2027 intake View information for 2026 course intake
- Study method
- 100% online
- Assessments
- 100% online
- Enrol by
- 27 June 2027
- Entry requirements
- Part of a degree
- Duration
- 12 weeks
- Price from
- $1,345
- Upfront cost
- $0
- Loan available
- HECS-HELP and FEE-HELP available
Languages and Culture
About this subject
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- Apply knowledge of the relationship between language and culture to a learning environment.
- Critically analyse and evaluate the potential impact of linguistic and cultural differences on learning.
- Evaluate the importance of intercultural communication, and recommend ways in which it can be facilitated in a learning environment.
- Language and Culture, Parts 1, 2
- Linguistic and Cultural Diversity and Learning, Parts 1, 2
- Intercultural Communications Parts 1, 2
This subject investigates the links between language and culture, and the importance of considering and analysing the linguistic and cultural differences of learners within any learning and teaching context. In particular, you will explore three main themes. Firstly, you will look at the interdependence of language and culture. Secondly, you will investigate how linguistic and cultural differences can affect how people learn. Thirdly, you will look at the challenges and opportunities presented by intercultural communication in today's globalised world. You will be required to analyse a school-based scenario and provide recommendations on how best to facilitate intercultural communication.
- Essay (100%)
For textbook details check your university's handbook, website or learning management system (LMS).
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Entry requirements
To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.
Prior study
You must either have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject, or enrol in the following subject(s) to study at the same time or prior to this subject:
TAS-EMT502-Foundations of Teaching (no longer available)
Additional requirements
- Other requirements - Teaching Arrangement - Weekly online lecture (2 hours) and weekly online tutorial (1 hour).
Study load
- 0.0625 EFTSL
- This is in the range of 5 to 6 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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