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LING451 Issues in Applied Linguistics

Credit Points 6
Offering
Responsible Campus Teaching Period Mode of Study Online Level
Armidale Semester 2 On line E - Wholly online unit
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites None
Restrictions None
Notes None
Combined Units None
Coordinator(s) Liz Ellis (eellis4@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit introduces students to the main strands of Applied Linguistics, giving an overview of the nature of the discipline and some of the controversies which exist within it. Topics covered include: language in social context, language use the history and practice of language teaching, discourse analysis, language attitudes and ideologies, language policy, language and the law and language in education. Web access is essential.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

Applied Linguistics
ISBN: 9780194375986
Cook, G., Oxford University Press 2003
Text refers to: Semester 2 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Annotated Bibliography 15%
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4,
Bulletin Board 15%
Assessment Notes
Assessed discussion and online activities
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2, 3, 4 GA: 1, 2, 4 and 8
Essay 40% 2500
Assessment Notes
Essay
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 4, 5 GA: 1, 2, 4, 7
Quiz 1 10%
Assessment Notes
Online quiz 1 (mandatory)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 GA: 1, 2, 4 and 6
Quiz 2 10%
Assessment Notes
Online quiz 2 (mandatory)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 GA: 1, 2, 4 and 6
Quiz 3 10%
Assessment Notes
Online quiz 3 (mandatory)
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 2, 3 GA: 1, 2, 4 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. understand the diverse scope of the field of Applied Linguistics;
  2. demonstrate their familiarity with current issues and theories in Applied Linguistics;
  3. understand the major linguistic and applied linguistic terms and concepts raised in the context of this unit;
  4. discuss critically the major issues and themes raised in the unit; and
  5. undertake some forms of linguistic analysis and research in the area of second language learning and selected areas of applied linguistics.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
Students will deepen their knowledge and understanding of the major facts regarding current issues in applied linguistics. It is taught by directed study and reading, practised in online tutorial and exercises, and assessed via all assessment tasks. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Online forums require candidates to read other participants' contributions intelligently and respond appropriately and clearly. Assignment tasks will also require the ability to find, organise and present information effectively and to construct coherent and well-reasoned arguments. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
The study of applied linguistics encourages a global and intercultural outlook. 		True
4 Information Literacy
Since the unit is offered entirely online, students will have ample opportunity and motivation to develop skills and confidence in this domain. Students are assessed on their ability to independently search for relevant literature to supplement their reading for the written assignments based on guidelines provided in the unit. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
The study of applied linguistics appeals to students at different places in their lives: career upgrading (ESL), general interest (retirees), etc. Participation in the unit provides an opportunity for students to identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies which will be valuable throughout life. 		True
6 Problem Solving
Online participation will require candidates not only to tackle and solve problems critically and intelligently, but also to discover problems of their own to investigate. Students' problem solving skills are developed and assessed in their assessment tasks. 		True True
7 Social Responsibility
Understanding of applied linguistics and its relevance to social contexts such as teaching and client-professional interaction strongly implies a need for social responsibility. This will be made explicit in forum topics and readings. 		True True
8 Team Work
The participation in online forums is intended to build teamwork confidence and collaborative skills in extending the group's knowledge and in dealing with shared problems. It is assessed in their bulletin board participation. 		True True
   

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