Available in 2024
Course code

EDUC6023

Units

10 units

Level

6000 level

Course handbook

Description

Many of the cultural expectations that are implicit to language learning are carried subconsciously by native speakers but are often invisible to second language learners. Such aspects as pragmatics, language use, and appropriate role behaviour are often culture-specific and are likely to override semantic considerations for language learners.


Availability2024 Course Timetables

Online

  • Semester 2 - 2024

Learning outcomes

On successful completion of the course students will be able to:

1. Identify the cultural elements in language form in both first and second languages;

2. Identify and describe cultural variations in language usage in both first and second languages;

3. Design ways of overcoming cultural variation in pedagogical situations; and

4. Explain and justify cultural standpoints on specific issues of cultural differences.


Content

  1. Cultural elements in language form in both first and second languages;
  2. Case studies of cultural expectations and variations;
  3. Theory explanations of cultural identity; and
  4. Pedagogical methodology for dealing with cultural variations.

Assessment items

Written Assignment: Assignment 1

Written Assignment: Assignment 2

Case Study / Problem Based Learning: Case Study


Contact hours

Semester 2 - 2024 - Online

Integrated Learning Session-2
  • Online 2 hour(s) per week(s) for 13 week(s) starting in week 1

Course outline