Overview
Whether we are fluent bilinguals or simply know a few phrases of another language, no one is fully monolingual. In this unit we explore the process of becoming multilingual – whether this occurs in traditional foreign language classrooms or through immersive experiences such as study abroad or speaking multiple languages … For more content click the Read More button below.
Offerings
S2-01-CLAYTON-ON-CAMPUS
Rules
Enrolment Rule
Contacts
Chief Examiner(s)
Dr Howard Manns
Unit Coordinator(s)
Dr Howard Manns
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, you should be able to:
1.
describe different ways of becoming multilingual, and the merits and pitfalls of each approach;
2.
explain a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to studying language learning and multilingualism;
3.
reflect on your own language learning experiences, styles and achievements
4.
conduct a small independent research project in an area of your own choosing
Teaching approach
Active learning
Assessment summary
Within semester assessment: 100%
Assessment
1 - Reflection
2 - Research proposal
3 - Exercise/s
4 - Research project
Scheduled and non-scheduled teaching activities
Lectures
Workshops
Workload requirements
Workload
Availability in areas of study
Chinese studies
Indonesian studies
Spanish and Latin American studies
Linguistics and English language
Ukrainian studies
Indonesian studies
Spanish and Latin American studies
Linguistics and English language
Ukrainian studies