edu5ble bilingualism
BILINGUALISM AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
EDU5BLE
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject, students review the cognitive, cultural, psycholinguistic and social issues involved in bilingualism and language education. Particular attention is given to models of developing bilingualism within mainstream educational contexts for language minority and majority students. Methodologies and curriculum employed specifically in bilingual immersion programs are discussed. The teaching contexts of both local and overseas students, including languages other than English and teaching English as a second and foreign language, are addressed.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDonna Starks
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
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PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism | Prescribed | Li,W & Moyer,MG (2008) | BLACKWELL |
| Readings | Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism | Recommended | Baker,C (2011) 5th Ed | MULTILINGUAL MATTERS |
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