LNGS7111 - Identities in Applied Linguistics (2006)

Postgraduate

 

Department: Linguistics School: School of Letters, Art and Media Semester(s): Semester 2 Credit Points: 6 Co-ordinator: Dr Ahmar Mahboob Email: Ahmar.Mahboob@arts.usyd.edu.au Telephone: 9351 3548

UoS Description

This unit will critically introduce particpants to the concept of the native speaker. We will start by challenging the concept of a "native speaker" and move on to discuss the new discourse that moves beyond the concept of "nativeness". After reading the current literature on this issue, we will design and conduct a short research project to investigate the key issues identified. This active engagement will empower particpants and prepare them to face current challenges in the field of applied linguistics.

UoS Learning Situations:

Seminars
2 hours per week

UoS Assessment:

Regular attendance and homework (1000 words); short research project (2000 words); ongoing assignments (2000 words)