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Language and Literacy Learning in the Classroom - EDST2046
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Faculty: Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
 
 
School:  School of Education
 
 
Course Outline: http://education.arts.unsw.edu.au/currentstudents/courseoutlines.shtml
 
 
Campus: Kensington Campus
 
 
Career: Undergraduate
 
 
Units of Credit: 6
 
 
EFTSL: 0.12500 (more info)
 
 
Indicative Contact Hours per Week: 3
 
 
Enrolment Requirements:
 
 
Prerequisite: 18 units of credit or enrolment in Diploma of Education Program
 
 
Excluded: GENT1522, LING2700, LING3901
 
 
Fee Band: 5 (more info)
 
 
Further Information: See Class Timetable
 
 

Description

Introduces students to theories of second language learning, similarities and differences between first and second language learning, language varieties and social attitudes, differences between community and classroom learning, and the implications for language teaching and learning. Uses current research to identify likely areas of difficulty in language learning and effective teaching strategies for language learners including English as Second Language learners.

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