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Research in Technology and Language Skills - EDST5324
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: http://education.arts.unsw.edu.au/education/
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Postgraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 8
 
 
EFTSL: 0.16667 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 2
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces students to current research in the use of technology (e.g., computer audio, video, speech recognition, text-to-speech, internet, messaging) in developing language proficiency (speaking, listening, reading and writing skills) and electronic literacy (online communication, critical evaluation of information). Examines the design, findings, and direction of research in this area which is relevant to teaching English, English as a second language, and foreign languages.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, students should be able to:
  • Describe the history of technological aids in language learning and teaching
  • Explain the relevance of theories of language learning to implementation and evaluation of technological aids in language learning
  • Apply theories of language learning to the consideration of specific software or devices in language instruction
  • Identify specific opportunities for research in technology and language skills
  • Assess more critically the likely effectiveness of language learning software and technology.

Assessment

  • Active participation - 10%
  • Response to software review (3000 words) - 40%
  • Individual presentation and written summary of a proposal for a theory-based application (3000 words) - 50%

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