JAL4530

Teaching and Learning Japanese ( 12 points, SCA Band 1, 0.250 EFTSL)

Leader: Robyn Spence-Brown

Offered:
Clayton Second semester 2006 (Day)

Synopsis: A broad introduction to theoretical and practical issues in the teaching and acquisition of Asian languages. Topics include communicative competence (what students need to know in order to interact in Asian languages); the aims of language teaching; how people learn language; course design; approaches and methods; and assessment. The aim is not to provide definitive answers but to introduce students to a cross-section of current thinking and research on relevant issues. Seminar discussions and activities will enable students to relate the general issues to their own teaching and learning situations and to learn from the experience of others.

Objectives: Be aware of a cross-section of current thinking and research on issues relevant to the teaching and learning of languages, especially Japanese as a second or foreign language.Be able to apply this knowledge to practical teaching and learning situations and problems.Develop skills in finding, reading and interpreting research articles relating to language teaching/learning.Develop abilities in academic writing, and in oral presentation.

Assessment: Assignment 2000 words 20%, Essay 4000 words 50%, Class presentation 1000 10%, Test 2 hours 20%

Contact Hours: 3 hours (2 x 1 hour seminars and 1 x 1 hour tutorial) per week

Prerequisites: Competence in Japanese, or permission of Coordinator

Prohibitions: JAL5530