APG5046 English language, pedagogy and use
Faculty of Arts
APG5046 English language, pedagogy and use is a level 5, 6-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2026 in Semester 2 at Clayton. It has no prerequisites.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2026
- Semester 2
- Clayton
- Assessment
- No exam
- 3 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2026 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before APG5046
No prerequisites or corequisites besides the enrolment rules below.
After APG5046
No unit lists APG5046 as a prerequisite in the 2026 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Prohibition: APG4698
Overview
The English language has evolved over centuries from early medieval England to become a global lingua franca, commonly adopted and adapted for communication in multilingual contexts worldwide. In this unit, you explore the English language from historical, linguistic and cultural perspectives, and address language issues involving world Englishes in multilingual societies. You will combine theoretical frameworks and practical applications, enabling you to articulate your knowledge of the English language and apply it to educational and professional contexts. This unit also enables you to examine issues of English language use and pedagogy critically, and develop theoretical and analytical skills and competence to solve real-world issues in relation to English language education and intercultural communication.
Offerings in 2026
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Second semester | Clayton | On campus |
| Second semester | Clayton | Online |
Assessment
- JournalsWritten30%
- EssayWritten30%
- Portfolio40%
Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
identify and evaluate the fundamental concepts of analysis used in linguistics and applied linguistics;
- 2
utilise linguistic analysis techniques to interpret language data, and explore pedagogical implications;
- 3
explain and appropriately use discipline-specific concepts and notation conventions introduced in the unit;
- 4
apply linguistic insights to everyday experience and to inform best practice in professional contexts.
Workload and teaching
- Tutorials24 hours
- Lectures12 hours
- Teaching approachActive learning
Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 144 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
This unit engages you in actively applying your knowledge, skills and attributes in interactive, collaborative and reflective activities.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Marc Xu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Marc Xu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for APG5046?
APG5046 has no prerequisites, but enrolment rules apply.
When is APG5046 offered?
In 2026, APG5046 runs in Semester 2 at Clayton, with an online option.
How much work is APG5046?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does APG5046 have an exam?
No. APG5046 has 3 assessment tasks and no exam.