ATS2769 English as an international language
Faculty of Arts
ATS2769 English as an international language is a level 2, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2020 in Semester 1 at Clayton. It needs ATS1339 and ATS1338 and unlocks 4 units.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Semester 1
- Clayton
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2027 entry.
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Requisites
Before ATS2769
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After ATS2769
4 units list ATS2769 as a prerequisite or corequisite.
Enrolment rules
Prerequisite: Two gateway units in linguistics (ATS1338, ATS1339, ATS1291, ATS1292).
Overview
The unit provides students with a fundamental understanding of what English as an international language (EIL) is, and allows students to conduct a small-scale project on topics of their interest in the area of English as an International Language. Students will also have the opportunity to learn and critique current issues and research in English as an International Language. This unit provides students with relevant knowledge and skills in doing EIL research related activities and an advanced understanding of how English operates as an international language in multilingual and multicultural contexts.
Offerings in 2020
| Teaching period | Campus | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| First semester | Clayton | On campus |
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
Define and describe the discipline of English as an International Language (EIL);
- 2
Explain how English as an International Language operates in multilingual and multicultural contexts;
- 3
Discuss current issues and research in English as an International Language;
- 4
Utilise research skills to undertake a short, independent research project.
Workload and teaching
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. A unit requires on average three/four hours of scheduled activities per week. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.
Where it fits
ATS2769 is part of 2 areas of study in the 2020 handbook.
Contacts
- Chief Examiners
- Dr Marc Xu
- Unit Coordinators
- Dr Marc Xu
Common questions
What are the prerequisites for ATS2769?
You need ATS1339 and ATS1338 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
What can I take after ATS2769?
ATS2769 is a prerequisite or corequisite for 4 units, including ATS3666, ATS3762, ATS3778 and ATS3816.
When is ATS2769 offered?
In 2020, ATS2769 runs in Semester 1 at Clayton.
How much work is ATS2769?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Which majors and minors include ATS2769?
ATS2769 is part of Linguistics and English Language.