BILINGUALISM AND LANGUAGE EDUCATION
EDU5BLE
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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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesExamine theories related to minority languages, bilingual education, language assessment and bilingualism to design a bilingual educational program and a bilingual assessment. Exploring global contexts related to early and late bilingualism, minority languages and bilingual education, language policy and language education. Class discussions and reflections on individual and societal bilingualism. Researching and creating written analysis of personal and societal bilingualism. Engagement with research and pedagogical documents related to bi/multilingualism in education.
Capstone subjectNo
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Readings
Foundations of Bilingual Education and Bilingualism
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorBaker,C
Year2017
Edition/Volume6th
PublisherMULTILINGUAL MATTERS
ISBN9781783097203
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The Blackwell Guide to Research Methods in Bilingualism and Multilingualism
Resource TypeRecommended
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AuthorLi,W & Moyer,MG
Year2008
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PublisherBLACKWELL
ISBN9781405126076
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Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
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