EUROPEAN LANGUAGES IN CONTEXT: ISSUES IN LANGUAGE
EST3ELC
Not currently offered
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.
Faculty: Faculty of Humanities & Social Sciences
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: AnaMaria Ducasse
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 3 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: EST2ELC, SPA2ELC, SPA3ELC
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: This is the English taught version of the subject. If students are undertakig a Spanish major, they sould consider SPA2ELC or SPA3ELC, with the permission of the co-ordinator.
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | How languages are learned | Recommended | Spada, N. and Lightbown, P. | OUP 1999 |
| Readings | Teaching languages, teaching cultures | Recommended | Liddicoat, J.L. and Crozet, C. | LANGUAGE AUSTRALIA 2000 |