Language in Education Planning (EDUC7047)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Education School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 C
Assessment methods
1) Critical review 2) Polity Essay 3) Micro Policy Case study
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Obaid Hamid (Semester 1, St Lucia, External, In person, External)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | External | External | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
A comparative language education approach to language policy & planning issues, especially those related to TESOL, with a focus on the Pacific basin. The development of standard languages & increasing access to languages of wider communication through increased educational provision has been a major driving force for modernisation & change in this region. A social, historical & educational examination of forces unleashed by language & education provision and how language planning is applied to new issues & problems is provided. This course may not be offered if the enrolment is less than 10 students.
