EDF6232

Advanced English for professional practice in teaching English as a foreign language

(EDU)

Ms R Viete

12 points + 8 hours per week + Second semester during July and August + Clayton and off-shore + Offered only to selected international students

Synopsis: Characteristics of different varieties of English (eg Singaporean English and Australian English for international communication), focusing on their relation to cultural knowledge and pragmatics. Students practise information access strategies and use multimedia for their own language learning. The subject focuses on real-world language use relevant to the student group (eg language of commerce, early childhood teaching, vocational language teaching, instruction giving).

Assessment: Reflective journal (2000-3000 words): 30% + Oral presentation (1500 words): 50% + Proficiency test or written portfolio (2000-3000 words): 50%