EDUC6252
Socio-cultural Context for ESL/EFL Teaching
10 Units
Available in 2013
| WebLearn GradSchool | Semester 1 |
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Previously offered in 2012, 2011
This course develops students' understanding of the socio-cultural contexts affecting ESL/EFL language teaching and learning.Topics include language policies used in Australia and overseas, the impact of language policies and community needs on language teaching in school curriculum, the cultural issues related to ESL/EFL and the educational environment for ESL/EFL teachers and students with various cultural backgrounds.
| Objectives | This course provides students with the opportunity to: 1. understand the foundations and key concepts of socio-cultural contexts; 2. analyse the cultural issues related to ESL/EFL, the interaction between teachers and students with various cultural backgrounds; and 3. apply the theory of socio-cultural context in the practice of ESL/EFL teaching. |
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| Content | The following list indicates indicative course content: Fundamental concepts of socio-cultural contexts The impact of socio-cultural contexts on school language curriculum Research on cultural issues related to ESL/EFL teaching and learning Classroom interaction in a multi-cultural setting |
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| Replacing Course(s) | EDUC6121 Intercultural Communication through English | ||||
| Transition | Students who planned to enrol in EDUC6121 will be contacted and recommended to enrol this new course instead. | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Distance Learning : IT Based Distance Learning : Paper Based Internal Mode |
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| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term Tutorial: for 1 hour(s) per Week for Full Term |
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| Timetables | 2013 Course Timetables for EDUC6252 |