Year
2016
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 2-hour lecture weekly
Prerequisites
1 LANG2001 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1a LANG2002 - Introduction to Second Language Teaching Methodology
1b LANG8001 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1c LANG8002 - Second Language Teaching Methodology
1d ESOL1001 - Foundations in TESOL
1e ESOL2004 - ESOL Methodology
1f ESOL8001 - Second Language Learning and Teaching
1g ESOL8004 - TESOL Methodology
1h ESOL9004 - TESOL Methodology
1i ESOL9005 - ESOL Pedagogy
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i))
1a LANG2002 - Introduction to Second Language Teaching Methodology
1b LANG8001 - Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
1c LANG8002 - Second Language Teaching Methodology
1d ESOL1001 - Foundations in TESOL
1e ESOL2004 - ESOL Methodology
1f ESOL8001 - Second Language Learning and Teaching
1g ESOL8004 - TESOL Methodology
1h ESOL9004 - TESOL Methodology
1i ESOL9005 - ESOL Pedagogy
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d or 1e or 1f or 1g or 1h or 1i))
Enrolment not permitted
LANG7007 has been successfully completed
Assumed knowledge
Experience in learning a second language; knowledge of basic second language acquisition principles
Topic description
In this topic, we explore the role of Computer-Mediated Communication (CMC) in the process of learning a second or foreign language. Topics addressed include: Specificity of the language of CMC, different types of CMC and their potential uses in the language classroom, and based on the literature on second language acquisition and teaching methodology; pedagogical and technical issues connected with the use of CMC in the language classroom.
Educational aims
This topic aims to develop students':
- knowledge of theoretical and practical issues concerned with the use of computer-mediated communication in the language classroom
- ability to evaluate, design and integrate pedagogically sound CMC-based materials and activities for language learning
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic, students will be able to:
- examine and recognise the main theoretical bases related to the use of CMC in the language classroom
- compare, contrast and critique CMC-based language teaching and learning materials, in light of the second language acquisition and teaching methodology principles discussed throughout the semester
- design pedagogically-sound learning and teaching materials and activities using CMC technology
Key dates and timetable
Timetable details for 2016 are no longer published.
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