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UNDERSTANDING ENGLISH FOR TEACHING

EDU4UET

2020

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

In this subject inexperienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language are introduced to the basic structure and usage of English. The subject covers aspects of English phonology, syntax, discourse and other aspects of language in use as they relate to the teaching of English.

SchoolEducation

Credit points15

Subject Co-ordinatorDonna Starks

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo

Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

Available as ElectiveNo

Learning ActivitiesN/A

Capstone subjectNo

Subject particulars

Subject rules

PrerequisitesN/A

Co-requisitesN/A

Incompatible subjectsN/A

Equivalent subjectsN/A

Quota Management StrategyN/A

Quota-conditions or rulesN/A

Special conditionsN/A

Minimum credit point requirementN/A

Assumed knowledgeN/A

Career Ready

Career-focusedNo

Work-based learningNo

Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A

Entire subject or partial subjectN/A

Total hours/days requiredN/A

Location of WBL activity (region)N/A

WBL addtional requirementsN/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand key concepts and how language works
02. Understand what we mean by 'standard English' and understand how Australian English is distinct from other national varieties
03. Understand how to analyse a piece of written or spoken English
04. Understand how words and sentences convey meaning
05. Understand the structure of words and phrases and clauses
06. Understand how sounds and symbols interact to form orthographies and develop an basic understanding of key components of stress, pitch, and intonation
07. Develop an initial understanding of how a knowledge of English relates to theories about English language and the teaching of English

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Start date between: and    Key dates

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Week 33-36, Day

Overview

Online enrolmentYes

Maximum enrolment sizeN/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDonna Starks

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 35
Four 7.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 35 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes will be held on 10/8, 12/8, 24/8, 26/8

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*
One 3000-word Language AnalysisN/AN/AN/ANo70SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7
Weekly tasks (1000-words equivalent)N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6