edu4uet understanding english for teaching
UNDERSTANDING ENGLISH FOR TEACHING
EDU4UET
2017
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this subject inexperienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language are introduced to the basic structure and usage of English. The subject covers aspects of English phonology, syntax, discourse and other aspects of language in use as they relate to the teaching of English.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorDonna Starks
Available to Study Abroad StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG
Exchange StudentsNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | The study of language, | Prescribed | Yule, G. (2010) | 4TH EDN, CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand key concepts and how language works
- Activities:
- Standardisation and Correctness, Discourse conventions: Written and spoken language, Engaging with word categories, Engaging with meaning, Engaging with lexical and phrasal categories, Engaging with clauses, Describing Australian English sounds and spelling; Describing English intonation and stress
02. Understand what we mean by 'standard English' and understand how Australian English is distinct from other national varieties
- Activities:
- Standardisation and Correctness
03. Understand how to analyse a piece of written or spoken English
- Activities:
- Discourse conventions: Written and spoken language
04. Understand how words and sentences convey meaning
- Activities:
- Engaging with word categories, Engaging with meaning
05. Understand the structure of words and phrases and clauses
- Activities:
- Engaging with lexical and phrasal categories, Engaging with clauses
06. Understand how sounds and symbols interact to form orthographies and develop an basic understanding of key components of stress, pitch, and intonation
- Activities:
- Describing Australian English sounds and spelling; Describing English intonation and stress
07. Develop an initial understanding of how a knowledge of English relates to theories about English language and the teaching of English
- Activities:
- As a part of developing an understanding of language, students will participate in multiple short answer quizzes (Assessment 1). Questions can be answered in multiple ways, depending on the teacher's theory of language and language teaching. The answers and the reasons behind them form an integral part of class discussion.
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Melbourne, 2017, Week 31-34, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Enrolment information
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorDonna Starks
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 33 - 34
Four 7.0 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 33 to week 34 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Comments | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|
| One 3000-word Language Analysis | 70 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07 | |
| Weekly tasks (1000-words equivalent) | 30 | 01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06 |