EDUC 5419 - Language and Culture

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2016

The focus of this course is on how language and culture are inter-connected. The course explores language development as a socio-cultural activity and its implications for TESOL pedagogy. Students will be encouraged to critically analyse language in context and how differences can lead to cross-cultural misunderstanding. The students will be expected to explore current debates in language and culture and examine the issues which arise for the TESOL teacher.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 5419
Course	Language and Culture
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 2
Level	Postgraduate Coursework
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	Y
Assessment	Annotated Bibliography 35%; Essay 40%, Research presentation 25%

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Mrs Paula Dimmell

Ms Paula Dimmell
Email: paula.dimmell@adelaide.edu.au

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .

Course Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this course students will be able to:

	Learning Outcomes	GA
1	Develop students’ understanding of how language and culture are inter-connected in the TESOL context	1, 2, 5
2	Identify key debates relevant to language and culture in TESOL	1, 2, 5
3	Critically review key research related to language and culture	1, 5
4	Increase students’ awareness of different types of learners and learning styles	2, 5, 6
5	Critically analyse language in context and its implications for cross cultural misunderstandings	1, 2, 5
6	Examine the issues that arise for the TESOL teacher in this area	2, 4, 5
7	Increase students’ competencies in academic literacy	1
8	Access resources effectively necessary to complete set tasks	5
9	Interact and network effectively with peers	2, 3, 5

最新糖心Vlog Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Deep discipline knowledge informed and infused by cutting edge research, scaffolded throughout their program of studies acquired from personal interaction with research active educators, from year 1 accredited or validated against national or international standards (for relevant programs)	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7
Critical thinking and problem solving steeped in research methods and rigor based on empirical evidence and the scientific approach to knowledge development demonstrated through appropriate and relevant assessment	1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9
Teamwork and communication skills developed from, with, and via the SGDE honed through assessment and practice throughout the program of studies encouraged and valued in all aspects of learning	9
Career and leadership readiness technology savvy professional and, where relevant, fully accredited forward thinking and well informed tested and validated by work based experiences	4, 6
Intercultural and ethical competency adept at operating in other cultures comfortable with different nationalities and social contexts able to determine and contribute to desirable social outcomes demonstrated by study abroad or with an understanding of indigenous knowledges	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9
Self-awareness and emotional intelligence a capacity for self-reflection and a willingness to engage in self-appraisal open to objective and constructive feedback from supervisors and peers able to negotiate difficult social situations, defuse conflict and engage positively in purposeful debate	4

Learning & Teaching Modes

Workshop style lectures with numerous opportunities to discuss learning and teaching methodology, strategies and curriculum. Sessions will include guided and open discussions, practical activities relating to teaching strategies and benchmarking.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

Workload	Total Hours
1 x 3 hour workshop per week (x12)	36 hours per semester
Reading per week (x12)	50 hours per semester
Preparation for Assignment 1 (Annotated Bibliography)	25 hours per semester
Preparation for Assignment 2 (Research Presentation)	15 hours per semester
Preparation for Assignment 3 (Essay)	30 hours per semester
	Total = 156 hours per semester

Learning Activities Summary

Schedule
Week	Topic	Lecture	Learning Outcomes
Week 1	What is Culture?	Understanding the term “culture” Understanding our own cultural identities Hofestede’s dimensions of culture ‘Third space’ communication Strategies for effective intercultural communication	1, 2, 9
Week 2	Academic Literacies	Plagiarism / Referencing / Paraphrasing Oral academic literacies Written academic literacies Annotated Bibliographies	7, 9
Week 3	Foundations of Language and Culture	Connection between culture and language Consider how language is a product of a culture but also plays a role in the development of a culture Language participates in the ‘cultural experience’	1, 2, 3, 9
Week 4	Culture and Discourse	Communities of Practice Discourse Communities Context of Culture	1, 2, 3, 5, 9
Week 5	Non-verbal Communication	Analyze cultural inferences in texts surrounding our cultures Consider the implications for a TESOL classroom Non verbal communication and culture and the effects on the TESOL classroom	1, 2, 3, 5, 9
Week 6	EIL- English as an International Language?	Explore the definitions that English learning is given / has been given in the past Consider the initial assumptions of English as an International language Analyse some general implications for the teacher / student of English Discuss specific implications for the TESOL classroom / teachers and students of English	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 9
Week 7	Cultural Rhetorical Patterns in the TESOL Classroom	Outline of historical perspectives related to influence of cultural factors in oral and written communication Examples of possible cultural influences on speaking and writing	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9
Week 8	Culture in published materials	Explore our experiences with cultural content in coursebooks Review literature / background information on cultural elements which may exist	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6
Week 9	Culture and the Internet	Issues and debates regarding Internet and culture	1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 9
Week 10	Culture in the TESOL classroom	Dealing with culture as part of language teaching	1, 2, 4, 6, 9
Week 11	Project Presentation		1, 2, 3, 8
Week 12	Project Presentation		1, 2, 3, 8

Small Group Discovery Experience

1 hour lecture and 2 hour tutorial combined to form a 3 hour seminar
Participant numbers capped at 25
Group size ranges from pairs to groups of 6
Activity types – task based learning, peer-instruction, Socratic Method
1 lecturer per seminar – leading, guiding and facilitating activities

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Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Task Type	Due Date	Weighting	Learning Outcome
Assignment 1	Annotated bibliography	Week 6	35%	1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, 8
Assignment 2	Research presentation	Week 11-12	25%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9
Assignment 3	Essay	Week 13	40%	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

Assessment Detail

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Submission

Submission is online through MyUni.

Assessment pieces submitted late will receive a 5% deduction per day past the due date.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

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