est2elc european languages in context

EUROPEAN LANGUAGES IN CONTEXT: ISSUES IN LANGUAGE

EST2ELC

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Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject students examine issues in learning European languages such as: popular ideas about language learning, how language is learned in the classroom, what factors shape the learning and approaches to explaining second language learning. Using trans-European case studies from Italy, Spain and France issues affecting language learning will be covered including cultural awareness, politics and identity.

FacultyFaculty of Humanities & Social Sciences

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorAnaMaria Ducasse

Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes

Subject year levelYear Level 2 - UG

Exchange StudentsYes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjects EST3ELC, SPA2ELC, SPA3ELC

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Special conditions This is the English taught version of the subject. If students are undertaking a Spanish major, they sould consider SPA2ELC or SPA3ELC, with the permission of the co-ordinator.

Learning resources

Readings

Resource TypeTitleResource RequirementAuthor and YearPublisher
ReadingsHow languages are learnedRecommendedSpada, N. and Lightbown, P.OUP 1999
ReadingsTeaching languages, teaching culturesRecommendedLiddicoat, J.L. and Crozet, C.LANGUAGE AUSTRALIA 2000

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