This unit focuses on a range of theories of bilingualism, the knowledge of the pedagogical principles and the practice of teaching through a second or foreign language. Students explore in detail the issues of language education and how to make it responsive to the needs of bilingual and/or second language learners and to their use of languages in the classroom and across a range of social contexts. The unit covers core concepts and pedagogical issues from a range of perspectives, paying particular attention to socio-cultural and communicative approaches to bilingualism, language policies, curricula and language education programs, such as Content Language Integrated Learning (CLIL)... -- Course Website
Instructor: E Taylor