ELL201 - Language and Social Contexts
Unit details
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| Offering information: | Offered in alternating years 2013, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | (B) |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Unit chair: | H Shokouhi |
| Incompatible with: | ALG203 |
| Contact hours: | 3 hours per week |
Content
Understanding how language varies and the factors that lead to it as well as the social responses to variation form the base knowledge for this unit. Varieties of language in Australia including immigrant and indigenous languages and the nature of culture and its relationship to language and thought are also central areas of study. With an understanding of language, context and variation and concepts of class, gender and race (particularly in relation to language education and work) and their meaning in terms of personal and classroom experience, students will consider the impact of language use and policies on the diverse membership of Australian society.Assessment
Task 1: Folio and essay - Collection of language samples and essay relating these to themes in variation (50%)
Task 2: Essay - Propose a language policy for a school or public institution and explain relevant theories (50%)
Assessment will total 4000 words or equivalent
Unit Fee Information
| Student Contribution Rate* | Student Contribution Rate** | Fee rate - Domestic Students | Fee rate - International students |
| $733 | $733 | $2245 | $2364 |
* Rate for all CSP students, except for those who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
** Rate for CSP students who commenced Education and Nursing units pre 2010
Please note: Unit fees listed do not apply to Deakin Prime students.