EDF5634 · Language, technology and learning

Overview

This unit introduces the study of language, examining a range of theoretical perspectives on language and language learning. It also explores how digital technologies have altered (and continue to alter) the nature of language and language use, highlighting the growing importance of digital literacies for language learners. In this unit, you will reflect on ideas around language, considering the complex communicative repertoires required for a contemporary diverse socio-cultural, multilingual and technology-driven world. The unit also engages with recent advances in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and examines their implications for understanding and learning languages. Opportunities will be provided for you to apply knowledge gained in the unit to your own experiences with language(s) and future teaching and learning.

Offerings

Assessment

The Handbook does not list a final examination among the assessment items. That is not a guarantee there is none.

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Requisites

The Handbook lists no prerequisite, corequisite or prohibition for this unit.

Learning outcomes

1. demonstrate an understanding of key theoretical perspectives on language and language learning by connecting these perspectives to your own experiences
2. critically reflect on the role of digital technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping language use and language learning, with reference to digital literacies
3. analyse the characteristics and dynamics of diverse language learning settings
4. apply relevant theories to your experiences with language teaching and learning.

Workload

The minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per teaching period comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Usually, you can expect to engage with: • a total of 24 hours of scheduled learning. These will typically include 18-24 hours of on-campus regular directed learning activities, with any remaining hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities and self-directed/independent study OR • a total of 24 hours of scheduled learning delivered online via a combination of synchronous and asynchronous directed learning activities, and the remaining hours to be allocated towards self-directed/independent study^ ^ International students studying in Australia are not permitted to undertake this scheduled learning delivery mode

Student experience, not official rules. Nothing here changes what the Handbook says.