Learning About Language

Undergraduate

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, Online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1005
Course ID icon
Course ID
200599
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Campus
Mawson Lakes, Magill, Mt Gambier, Whyalla, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
University-wide elective icon
University-wide elective course
No
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

The course aims to develop students understanding of theories of language, including developmental theory, sociocultural theory, semiotic theory and systemic functional linguistics.

  • Theories And Phases
  • Defining Language
  • Diversity
  • Theories And Phases
  • Sounds Of Language
  • Phonics
  • Vocabulary And Grammar
  • A Functional Model
  • Register
  • Storytelling Genres
  • Action Genres

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the connections between language, culture, identity and home and community languages
  • Understand and explain the implications of culturally sustaining and expanding pedagogies to support and value plurilingualism and variation in language learning
  • Explain that language learning, language development and language practices are influenced by sociocultural contexts, through a functional model of language
  • Analyse and apply the levels of language (sounds, words, grammar and sentences, register and genre) to texts in various modes to inform teaching
  • Apply a functional theory of language development and its implications for educational settings

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • Must not have completed EDUCX105 Learning About Language

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

TEXTBOOK: Derewianka, B., & Jones, P. (2022). Teaching Language in Context (3rd ed.). Oxford University Press Australia & New Zealand. ISBN (Print): 9780190333874. ISBN (eBook): 9780190333881.

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions – 10%
  • Discussion – 40%
  • Report – 50%

Availability

Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 05/03/2027
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Census date
Fri 26/03/2027
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 09/04/2027
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 07/05/2027

Class details

Mawson Lakes

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31446
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06A
24 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06A
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06A
Class number
Class number 31447
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06A
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06A
23 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 11:10am - 2pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C2-06A

Online

Group 1

Class number
Class number 25024
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 100
Available
Available 100
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,
Class number
Class number 33807
Section
Section 02OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Online ,

Magill

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31448
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 9 Apr Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
7 May - 28 May Friday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 31449
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Thursday 8:10am - 11am Magill de Lissa, G1-25
25 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 8:10am - 11am Magill de Lissa, G1-25
6 May - 27 May Thursday 8:10am - 11am Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 31450
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
24 Mar - 7 Apr Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
5 May - 26 May Wednesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 31451
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
22 Feb - 12 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
3 May - 24 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25

Mt Gambier

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31452
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 18
Available
Available 18
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
25 Feb - 11 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
25 Mar - 8 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34
6 May - 27 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-34

Whyalla

Group 1

Class number
Class number 31453
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 12
Available
Available 12
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
23 Mar - 6 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36
4 May - 25 May Tuesday 9:10am - 11am Whyalla Main Building, MB1-36

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Teaching (Primary) (Honours)