Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Co Requisite(s): | 12378 (v.2) Ed 683 - Teaching and Learning Styles
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Syllabus: | An analysis and evaluation of current second language acquisition theory. Pedagogic grammar of English and a contrastive analysis between English and aspects of other languages-lexis, syntax and phonology (focus on Asian languages). |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - A familiarity with current theories of second-language acquisition theory and methods of first and second-language analysis. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Ellis, R. (1994), The Study of Secong Language Acquisition. Oxford, Oxford University Press. Knowles, G., Wichmann, A. and Alderson, P. (eds.) (1996), Working with Speech. London, Longman. Seliger, H. and Shohamy, E. (1989), Second Language Research Methods. Oxford, Oxford University Press. |
Unit Texts: | Cook, V. (1996), Second Language Learning and Language Teaching (second edition). London, Arnold. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Critical analysis of a reading 20%, Development of teaching materials designed to help language students overcome an identified area of difficulty 10%, Examination 25%, Oral presentation of a research proposal 5%, Participation 10%, Preparation of a research paper 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Informational | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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