Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 140)
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Note: Credit will not be granted for this subject, as well as for Language and Literature B16 or Language in Education 1.
Credit points: 11.1
Coordinator: Kristina Love.
Prerequisite: 33.3 points in Group 2 Language and Literature subjects, including Language and Literature B1, or approved equivalent.
Contact: A 2-hour seminar/discussion/project work session each week.
Timetable: First semester.
Objectives:
On completion of this subject students should be able to:
- demonstrate a sound knowledge of the range of theories about the role that language plays in the learning of both children and adults;
- articulate the major ideas of key researchers in the area of language and learning;
- study the development of linguistics and cognitive abilities in a number of selected cases; and
- consider the application of various theoretical positions for pedagogical purposes.
Content:
A study of the way language in each of its modes is acquired and developed. Topics include: the acquisition of mother tongue language, from infant pre-speech to the later stages of development in adolescence; theories about writing and reading development; theories about the relationship between language and thought, language and culture, and language and gender.
Assessment:
A case study of approximately 1,000 words (30 per cent); a class presentation equivalent to approximately 1,000 words (30 per cent); a project/report on a selected area to be negotiated equivalent to 1,500 words (40 per cent). Attendance at classes is required unless other arrangements are made.
Prescribed texts:
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Handbook 1996 : Faculty of Education (Parkville Campus) (Volume 5 page 140)
Status: Official 1996 Date created: Oct 9 1995 Last modified: Oct 9 1995 Authorised by: Academic Registrar Email enquiries: Course_Information@registrar.unimelb.edu.au
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