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Overview

In this subject inexperienced teachers of English as a second or foreign language are introduced to the basic structure and usage of English. The subject covers aspects of English phonology, syntax, discourse and other aspects of language in use as they relate to the teaching of English.

Portfolio

Office of the Provost

School

Education

Subject coordinator

Bernadette Walker-Gibbs

Subject type

Undergraduate

Year level

Year Level 4 - UG/Hons/1st Yr PG

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

No

Available to study abroad / exchange students

No

Capstone subject

No

Academic progress review - Schedule A subject

No

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Graduate capabilities

DISCIPLINE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:
1.
Demonstrate a high level of understanding of English grammar
2.
Critically evaluate what is meant by standard English and Australian English
3.
Demonstrate an ability to deconstruct a text in ways that both identify its varied components and how these components are intrinsically interconnected
4.
Demonstrate a high level of understanding about the nature of meaning
5.
Demonstrate effective and creative ways of teaching the structure of words, phrases and clauses.
6.
Understand how sounds and symbols interact to form orthographies and develop an basic understanding of key components of stress, pitch, and intonation
7.
Develop an initial understanding of how a knowledge of English relates to theories about English language and the teaching of English

Learning activities

Standardisation and Correctness, Discourse conventions: Written and spoken language, Engaging with word categories, Engaging with meaning, Engaging with lexical and phrasal categories, Engaging with clauses, Describing Australian English sounds and spelling; Describing English intonation and stress