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EDF5488

Methods and practice of teaching languages other than English (LOTE) 2A

(EDU)

Proposed to be offered next in 2002

Dr M Gearon

6 points + 3 hours per week + First semester + Clayton/Peninsula (on-campus) + Prerequisites: A 3 year post Year 12 major in a Language Other Than English at tertiary level or its equivalent

Synopsis: This unit provides students with an overview and general rationale for the teaching of a LOTE in primary schools. Topics include government language policy, current research in bilingualism, methods for setting up a LOTE program, current issues in LOTE education including PALS and the articulation between primary and secondary school LOTE programs, and various models for teaching LOTE in the primary school.

Assessment: Two assignments (2500 -3000 words in total) 45% each; oral presentation 10%.


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