Introduces the factors which affect orthography design and models how to involve communities in the design process.
Introduces articulatory phonetics and gives practice in distinguishing, producing and writing sounds in other languages using the International Phonetic Alphabet.
Explores a range of language learning strategies and techniques that may be useful in learning to speak another language regardless of whether or not the language is well documented.
Analyses and identifies components of languages at an initial level to help those involved in language learning and in preliminary grammatical analysis.
Discusses basic anthropological concepts using appropriate terminology and explores how these concepts contribute to an understanding and appreciation of diverse cultures. Introduces participants to tools and methods useful for recording anthropological data and observations of cultures other than their own.
Applies primary cultural research methodologies to the ethnographic study of cultures.
Explores the analysis and description of basic phonological structures of languages and the linguistic implications for alphabet design. (Phonetics is a prerequisite.)
Analyses and describes morphological and syntactic structures of languages. (Introduction to Linguistics is a prerequisite.)
Identifies and assesses sociolinguistic factors which influence the planning, implementation and evaluation of a language programme.
Provides experience of working with a speaker of another language to obtain and manage natural accurate language data for language learning and linguistic research. (Introduction to Linguistics, Language Learning and Phonetics are prerequisites.)
Assists in the analysis and description of the phonological system of collected language data. (Prerequisite: Introduction to Phonology)
Provides experience of working with speakers of another language to obtain and manage accurate language data for literacy work and language learning. (Introduction to Linguistics, Language Learning and Phonetics are prerequisites.)
Assists in the grammatical analysis and research of collected data. (Introduction to Grammar is a prerequisite.)
Discusses current theories of learning, training and mentoring relevant to adult education in intercultural contexts. Explores how these theories could be applied in language development projects in minority language contexts.
Discusses and models how to work on a language development project team to design a strategic plan for a particular community.
Explores the use of macros and other features in Microsoft Word which are useful in producing linguistic papers.
Examines various understandings of literacy and explores notions of how to develop appropriate literacy programmes and transfer materials for the developing reader in minority language contexts.
Discusses the semantic structures of language and principles and methods used in the discovery of meaning in languages. Analyses patterns of logical relations and cohesion in texts. (Introduction to Linguistics is a prerequisite.)
Identifies the general principles and methods of meaning-based translation and discusses how to apply these to potential problem areas in various texts. (Semantics is a prerequisite.)
Discusses and evaluates the major theories of literacy acquisition and assists in developing a multidimensional view. Explores effective teaching strategies that can be used to encourage literacy acquisition in minority language contexts. Examines current trends and issues in vernacular literacy relating to literacy education.
Applies literacy education theories to curriculum planning and development, materials development and lesson planning for emergent readers. It is recommended that you take Introduction to Literacy and Literacy Education before literacy materials; however, this is not a requirement.
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