EDF4209

Language education: issues in language education

(EDU)

Dr M Gearon

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Peninsula + Prerequisites: permission

Synopsis: A general rationale for the teaching of LOTE in primary schools. Topics include Government language policy, current research in bilingualism, methods for setting up a LOTE program, and various models for teaching LOTE in the primary school.

Assessment: Two assignments (2500-3000 words each): 90% + Oral presentation: 10%