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