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LING464 First Language and Literacy Acquisition

Updated: 17 December 2009
Credit Points 6
Offering Not offered in 2010
Intensive School(s) None
Supervised Exam There is no UNE Supervised Examination.
Pre-requisites candidature in a postgraduate award
Co-requisites LING450 or LING453
Restrictions LING306 or LING364
Notes None
Combined Units LING364 - First Language and Literacy Acquisition
Coordinator(s) Ines Anton-Mendez (iantonm2@une.edu.au)
Unit Description

This unit is about how people acquire that complex system of communication, human language, in both its spoken and written forms, and how various theories account for this amazing feat. The topic is viewed from the perspectives of linguistics, cognitive development and social interaction, with reference to both practical and theoretical approaches, and to quantitative, psycholinguistic and qualitative methodologies. Web access is essential.
Prescribed Material
Mandatory 		Text(s):

Note: Students are expected to purchase prescribed material

The Development of Language
ISBN: 9780205663866
Berko Gleason, J. and Bernstein Ratner, N. (eds), Allyn & Bacon 7th ed. 2009
Text refers to: Semester 1 , Online
Disclaimer Unit information may be subject to change prior to commencement of the teaching period.
Assessment
Title Exam Length Weight Mode No. Words
Bulletin Board 20%
Assessment Notes
Structured Online Discussions
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 and 5 GA: 1-4. 6 and 8
Mini Essays 30% 1000-1500 each
Assessment Notes
3x Mini essays, 1000-1500 words each, 10% each
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 3-5 GA: 1, 2, 4 and 6
Quiz 1 10%
Assessment Notes
Mandatory Online quiz 1
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 and 4 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Quiz 2 10%
Assessment Notes
Mandatory Online quiz 2
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1, 3 and 5 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Quiz 3 10%
Assessment Notes
Mandatory Online quiz 3
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 2 and 4 GA: 1, 2 and 6
Worksheet 20%
Assessment Notes
Short answer assignment
Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and Graduate Attributes (GA)
LO: 1 and 2 GA: 1, 2 and 6

Learning Outcomes (LO) Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
  1. demonstrate an understanding of the developmental patterns children go through in learning phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics and pragmatics in first language acquisition;
  2. demonstrate an understanding of the various research methodologies used to study first language acquisition and the major theoretical approaches;
  3. demonstrate an understanding of various views of how children learn to read and write;
  4. demonstrate an understanding of difficulties that may arise during the development of language literacy; and
  5. demonstrate an understanding of educational implications of what they have learned.

Graduate Attributes (GA)
Attribute Taught Assessed Practised
1 Knowledge of a Discipline
This unit will provide you with a systematic review of the basic concepts and terminology in linguistic theory, and these will serve as the foundation for subsequent analysis of child language acquisition. 		True True True
2 Communication Skills
Your involvement in this unit, through online discussion, and through the assessable tasks, will foster your ability to communicate effectively; encourage you to find, organise, and present information effectively; and to construct coherent and well reasoned arguments. 		True True True
3 Global Perspectives
This unit requires your understanding of data from many different languages. Cross-linguistic and cross-cultural foci, and consideration of 'linguistic relativity' and 'universal grammar' will enhance your global perspective. 		True True 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. 		True True True
5 Life-Long Learning
This unit provides the opportunity for you to identify, evaluate and implement personal learning strategies and study skills that will be valuable throughout your life. 		True
6 Problem Solving
The assessment and general approach emphasises logical analytical-style problem solving. Online participation and project work will require candidates to tackle and solve problems critically and intelligently. 		True True True
7 Social Responsibility
This unit will develop your intercultural awareness and give you a sense of the relationships that hold between language and social organisation. We hope that the ability to make connections between language use and wider socio-political issues makes you more socially responsible. 		True True
8 Team Work
The assessable online contributions provide the opportunity to develop group knowledge collaboratively. 		True True True
   

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