015423 Language, Culture and Communication

6cp
Undergraduate
Subject coordinator: Hermine Scheeres

This subject discusses and critiques notions of culture and diversity. It examines what it means to take on a cultural perspective in adult education and training.

The subject also introduces students to a social theory of language. This theory highlights the relationship between culture, context and language. An understanding of this approach to language provides students with an important tool for understanding the language of learning and also for understanding their own use of English in a range of contexts.

The subject considers the implications of these understandings for curriculum and assessment and the need to integrate these understandings in all fields of practice.

Fee information

2006 contribution for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students: $490.00
2006 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $1,800.00
Subject EFTSL: 0.125
Note: The above fees are applicable in 2006 for 2005/06 commencing Commonwealth-supported and domestic fee-paying undergraduate students only. Pre-2005 Commonwealth-supported undergraduate students should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students webpage.
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth supported places, and not all subjects are available to Commonwealth supported students. Other students (such as postgraduate students and international students) should refer to the Fees webpage.

Access conditions

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