Course specification for LIN8006

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LIN8006 Technology-Enhanced Language Teaching

Semester 1, 2020 Online
Short Description: Tech-Enhanced Language Teach
Units : 1
Faculty or Section : Faculty of Business, Education, Law and Arts
School or Department : School of Education
Student contribution band : National Priority - Teaching
ASCED code : 070115 - English as a SecLangTeach
Grading basis : Graded

Staffing

Examiner:

Rationale

With the advance of computer technology and the growth of interest in the use of computers for education, it is necessary for language teachers to become aware of the application of computers in second language learning and teaching. In other words, language teachers need to know about the basics of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL) in order not to be left behind in the use of instructional technology for enhancing learning and teaching.

Synopsis

This course provides language teachers with an introduction to theory and practice of Computer-Assisted Language Learning (CALL). Course topics include theoretical bases for CALL; current trends and issues of CALL research; language teachers' roles in CALL environments; the development and use of CALL applications such as multimedia / hypermedia materials and Internet tools; and strategies for integrating CALL into second language programs.

Objectives

The course objectives define the student learning outcomes for a course. The assessment item(s) that may be used to assess student achievement of an objective are shown in parenthesis. On successful completion of this course students should be able to:

  1. develop knowledge of language teaching methodology using digital technology (Assignment 1, Assignment 2);
  2. show an awareness of research directions in CALL (Assignment 1, Assignment 2);
  3. identify language teachers' roles in CALL contexts (Assignment 1, Assignment 2);
  4. apply appropriate techniques to use CALL to language teaching (Assignment 1, Assignment 2);
  5. evaluate the use of online tools and activities for enhancing language teaching;
  6. use appropriate academic language and literacy, including spelling, grammar, punctuation and referencing (Assignment 1, Assignment 2).

Topics

Description Weighting(%)
1. Background 10.00
2. Research on CALL 15.00
3. Language teachers in CALL environments
  1. Observation (15%)
  2. Design (15%)
  3. Implementation (15%)
  4. Evaluation (15%)
  5. Management (15%)
75.00

Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed

ALL textbooks and materials available to be purchased can be sourced from (unless otherwise stated). (https://omnia.usq.edu.au/textbooks/?year=2020&sem=01&subject1=LIN8006)

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(There is no prescribed text for this course).

Reference materials

Reference materials are materials that, if accessed by students, may improve their knowledge and understanding of the material in the course and enrich their learning experience.
Son, J B 2018, Teacher development in technology-enhanced language teaching, Palgrave Macmillan, London.
Stanley, G 2013, Language learning with technology: Ideas for integrating technology in the classroom, Cambridge ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Press, Cambridge.
Whether you are on, or off campus, the USQ Library is an excellent source of information .

Student workload expectations

Activity Hours
Directed ¾«¶«´«Ã½app 80.00
Independent ¾«¶«´«Ã½app 85.00

Assessment details

Description Marks out of Wtg (%) Due Date Notes
ASSIGNMENT 1 40 40 01 Apr 2020
ASSIGNMENT 2 60 60 03 Jun 2020

Important assessment information

  1. Attendance requirements:
    There are no attendance requirements for this course. However, it is the students' responsibility to study all material provided to them or required to be accessed by them to maximise their chance of meeting the objectives of the course and to be informed of course-related activities and administration. This course contains a discussion forum where students' participation is formally assessed and successful participation in that discussion group is required to complete the requirements to be awarded a passing grade in the course.

  2. Requirements for students to complete each assessment item satisfactorily:
    To complete each of the assessment items satisfactorily, students must obtain at least 50% of the marks available (or at least a grade of C-) for each assessment item.

  3. Penalties for late submission of required work:
    Students should refer to the Assessment Procedure (point 4.2.4)

  4. Requirements for student to be awarded a passing grade in the course:
    To be assured of receiving a passing grade a student must achieve at least 50% of the total weighted marks available for the course.

  5. Method used to combine assessment results to attain final grade:
    The final grades for students will be assigned on the basis of the aggregate of the weighted marks obtained for each of the summative assessment items in the course.

  6. Examination information:
    There is no examination in this course.

  7. Examination period when Deferred/Supplementary examinations will be held:
    Not applicable.

  8. ¾«¶«´«Ã½app Student Policies:
    Students should read the USQ policies: Definitions, Assessment and Student Academic Misconduct to avoid actions which might contravene ¾«¶«´«Ã½app policies and practices. These policies can be found at .

Assessment notes

  1. APA style is the referencing system required in this course. Students should use APA style in their assignments to format details of the information sources they have cited in their work. The APA style to be used is defined by the USQ Library's referencing guide at .

Other requirements

  1. Students should have basic computer literacy skills and regular access to a computer connected to the Internet.

  2. Students will require access to e-mail and internet access to UConnect for this course.

Date printed 19 June 2020