Learning about Language in Early Childhood

Undergraduate | 2027

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Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, Online
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EDUC 1126
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Course ID
209519
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mt Gambier, Online, Whyalla
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
School of Education
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1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

This course aims to develop students’ understanding of theories of language, including developmental theory, sociocultural theory, semiotic theory and systemic functional linguistics relevant to the early years

  • Defining Language
  • Theories and Phrases
  • Diversity
  • Diversity & First Nations
  • Sounds of Language
  • Phonics
  • Vocabulary
  • Grammar
  • Storytelling Genres
  • Information 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 EDUC1121 Learning about Language in Early Years OR must not have completed EDUC1112 English Curriculum Language at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

N/A

Textbook(s)

N/A

Inherent requirements

N/A

Other resources

TEXTBOOK: Fellowes, J., & Oakley, G. (2024). Language, literacy and early childhood education (4th ed.). Oxford University Press. ISBN (Print): 9780190338770. ISBN (eBook): 9780190338787.

Assessment

  • Multiple Choice Questions – 10%
  • Professional Simulation – 40%
  • Report – 50%