Learning about Language in Early Years

Undergraduate | 2026

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Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
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EDUC 1121
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Course ID
208430
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Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mt Gambier
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Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course owner
Education
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Course level
1
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
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University-wide elective course
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Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course aims to develop students’ understanding of theories of language, including developmental theory, sociocultural theory, semiotic theory and systemic functional linguistics relevant to the early years

Course learning outcomes

  • Explain the connections between language, culture, identity and home and community languages
  • Understand and explain the implications of culturally sustaining and expanding pedagogies to support and value plurilingualism and variation in language learning
  • Explain that language learning, language development and language practices are influenced by sociocultural contexts, through a functional model of language
  • Analyse and apply the levels of language (sounds, words, grammar and sentences, register and genre) to texts in various modes to inform teaching
  • Apply a functional theory of language development and its implications for educational settings

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Degree list
The following degrees include this course
Bachelor of Teaching (Early Childhood Education)