Year
2021
Units
4.5
Contact
1 x 1-hour tutorial weekly
1 x 1-hour seminar-2 weekly
1 x 2-hour seminar-1 once-only
5 x 2-hour supervised studies per semester
Prerequisites
9 units of First Level topics
Enrolment not permitted
1 of ESOL3705, ESOL8003, ESOL8705 has been successfully completed
Topic description

This topic is about how the English language works. It aims to familiarise students with the structure of English, increase their awareness of the function of English, and create a basic understanding of how English works for the purposes of classroom practice.

Educational aims

This topic aims to:

  • Familiarise students with the structure of the English language
  • Increase students' awareness of the function of English
  • Create a basic understanding of how English works for the purpose of teaching English as a second or other language
Expected learning outcomes
On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:

  1. Describe the structure of the English language
  2. Define the form and function of the English language
  3. Explain how to use knowledge of the form and function of the English language in classroom practice