SOCIOLINGUISTICS IN LANGUAGE TEACHING
EDU5SGT
Not currently offered
Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students will explore some of the ways in which language is actually used in context in different cultures. The emphasis is on understanding and describing how people actually make use of the language and how this impacts on communication and miscommunication, particularly between native speakers and learners of a language. Some of the theoretical and practical issues in the investigation of authentic language use will be tackled and the practical implications for teachers, language curriculum developers and others involved in interactions with people from other cultures will be explored.
Faculty: Faculty of Education
Credit points: 30
Subject Co-ordinator: Donna Starks
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | What is Sociolinguistics? | Recommended | Van Herk, G. | WILEY-BLACKWELL (2012) |