013102 Introducing Knowledge about Language
6cp; availability: exchange and study abroad postgraduate students with faculty approvalThere are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 015086 Introduction to Language AND 015152 Language in Social Context AND 015422 Linguistic Foundations for Language Teachers
Postgraduate
Description
This subject provides an introduction to the study of language for students who are working towards becoming English language teachers. It focuses on understanding how language works to make meaning for users, and specifically, how the English language works. The content introduces the fundamentals of English structures, including text organisation, grammatical resources and word and sound structures. The subject introduces teachers to the knowledge they need in order to teach languages, to those learning English as an additional language or to enhance their first language.
Typical availability
Autumn session, City campus,
Spring session, City campus
The subject is usually offered in these sessions. To confirm availability check the UTS Timetable Planner.
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