LANG 7005 Bilingualism and Education
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102525
Coordinator Ruying Qi Opens in new window
Description Bilingualism and Biculturalism are important aspects of life in Australia. Throughout much of the world, bi-multilingualism is the norm for both children and adults. This subject aims to give students an understanding and appreciation of the most important facets and manifestations of bi-multilingualism and bi-multiculturalism, in the linguistic, cognitive, personal, societal and educational spheres. It also aims to show students how this subject relates to broader studies in education, humanities, linguistics, and social sciences. This subject equips students with current research theories and methods in working effectively in early childhood and primary education, language teaching and other workplaces in bi-multilingual and bi-multicultural contexts.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Linguistics
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
Level Postgraduate Coursework Level 7 subject
Restrictions
Students must be enrolled in a postgraduate program.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
| Type | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Critical Review | 2 x 500 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Presentation | 10 minutes | 20 | N | Individual |
| Report | 2,000 to 2500 words | 50 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- A collection of readings will be provided either on vUWS or in a print format.
Teaching Periods