EUB254 Studies in Language
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| Unit code: | EUB254 |
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| Equivalent(s): | LCB320 |
| Credit points: | 12 |
| Timetable | Details in HiQ, if available |
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| CSP student contribution | $555 |
| Domestic tuition unit fee | $3,324 |
| International unit fee | $4,224 |
Unit Outline: Semester 1 2024, Kelvin Grove, Internal
| Unit code: | EUB254 |
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| Credit points: | 12 |
| Equivalent: | LCB320 |
| Coordinator: | Sarah James | s35.james@qut.edu.au |
Overview
Pre-service English language teachers require a solid foundational understanding of the nature, complexity and diversity of language; of the ways in which it is acquired and learned and how it is used to perform a range of cognitive, social, cultural and personal functions. These understandings about language and literacy development are related to a broad range of teaching contexts, both local and international. This unit will enable you to gain insight into various aspects of language that impact on teaching and learning in schools. The unit will develop your awareness of the nature, function and development of language and literacy and the role each plays in the constitution of social and cultural processes and practices, with particular reference to the role of language in classroom contexts. It aims also to provide you with a critical literacy tool kit and also extend your understanding of the dynamic, changing nature of 'English' in the current global context.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this unit you will be able to:
- Demonstrate comprehensive professional knowledge of key theories of language, language learning and language pedagogy.
- Reflect critically on the ways in which educational theories of language and language learning inform and impact teaching practice.
- Engage with and communicate effectively and professionally with colleagues.
Content
In this unit you will learn:
- The nature and functions of language;
- The skills involved in being a critically literate user of language;
- Basic grammar knowledge and skills in identifying and labelling grammatical features;
- The nature of language acquisition and how people learn a first and second language;
- The impact of gender on language use in and out of the classroom;
- Classroom language use and its impact on learning;
- The evolution of the English language over time and the ever changing nature of language;
- Language diversity within Australia including Indigenous languages; and
- Concepts related to capital 'D' Discourse.
Learning Approaches
In this unit you will learn through engaging in the following:
Lectures (weekly);
Tutorials/workshops;
Group work (face-to-face or online);
Peer-to-peer learning in tutorials and through assessment preparation; and
Discussions and self-directed on-line learning activities.
Feedback on Learning and Assessment
You will gain feedback in this unit by participating in weekly tutorials with academics and peers. You will engage in formative self-assessment which will provide feedback on your developing knowledge and skills. You will also receive written feedback on Assessment 1 which will inform your final assessment.
Assessment
Overview
There are two pieces of assessment in this unit:
1. Critique (in groups) of an advertisement using a critical literacy tool kit.
2 Essay (individually) on your understanding of classroom interaction/language and its relevance to learning and teaching.
Unit Grading Scheme
7- point scale
Assessment Tasks
Assessment: Critique (written)
A critical text analysis of an advertisement.
This task will assess your:
1. Professional knowledge of the concepts and substance behind key theories of language, language learning and language pedagogy.
2. Ability to reflect critically on the ways in which educational theories of language and language learning inform and impact teaching practice.
3. Ability to work professionally in groups.
4. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Assessment: Analytical and reflective essay
This assessment requires you to write an analytical essay comparing and contrasting the features of spoken interaction in two classroom transcripts. You will identify features of classroom talk and their relevance to teaching. You will also reflect on your own experiences as a learner about classroom talk.
This task will assess your:
1. Professional knowledge of the concepts and substance behind key theories of classroom language use and classroom pedagogy.
2. Ability to reflect critically on the ways in which educational theories of language use inform and impact teaching practice.
3. Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in writing.
This is an assignment for the purposes of an extension.
Academic Integrity
Students are expected to engage in learning and assessment at QUT with honesty, transparency and fairness. Maintaining academic integrity means upholding these principles and demonstrating valuable professional capabilities based on ethical foundations.
Failure to maintain academic integrity can take many forms. It includes cheating in examinations, plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, and submitting an assessment item completed by another person (e.g. contract cheating). It can also include providing your assessment to another entity, such as to a person or website.
You are encouraged to make use of QUT’s learning support services, resources and tools to assure the academic integrity of your assessment. This includes the use of text matching software that may be available to assist with self-assessing your academic integrity as part of the assessment submission process.
Further details of QUT’s approach to academic integrity are outlined in the Academic integrity policy and the Student Code of Conduct. Breaching QUT’s Academic integrity policy is regarded as student misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties ranging from a grade reduction to exclusion from QUT.
Resources
Risk Assessment Statement
There are no out-of-the-ordinary risks associated with the general conduct of this unit. Workplace health and safety protocols in relation to computer use will apply.