Learning about Language in Early Years

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your study is delivered on campus and/or online
On campus, 100% online
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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 1121
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Course ID
208430
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Campus
Magill, Mawson Lakes, Mt Gambier, Online
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
School of Education
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Amy Farndale
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Course level
1
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
No
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
Yes
Discipline group A
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
Yes

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

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
Enrol by date
Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
Last day to W
Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Magill

Class number
Class number 25388
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
4 May - 25 May Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 23966
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
4 May - 25 May Monday 3:10pm - 6pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 23967
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
Class number
Class number 23968
Section
Section TU04
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Magill de Lissa, G1-25

Mawson Lakes

Class number
Class number 25389
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
4 May - 25 May Monday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-37
Class number
Class number 23969
Section
Section TU02
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
Class number
Class number 23970
Section
Section TU03
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
23 Feb - 9 Mar Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
23 Mar - 6 Apr Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36
4 May - 25 May Monday 12:10pm - 3pm Mawson Lakes Sir Eric Neal Library, C1-36

Mt Gambier

Class number
Class number 25390
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 20
Available
Available 20
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
26 Feb - 12 Mar Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-37
26 Mar - 9 Apr Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-37
7 May - 28 May Thursday 9:10am - 12pm Mt Gambier Learning Centre, LC1-37

Online

Class number
Class number 20293
Section
Section 01OL
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
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Whyalla

Class number
Class number 29905
Section
Section TU01
Size
Size 27
Available
Available 27
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
24 Feb - 10 Mar Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
24 Mar - 7 Apr Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67
5 May - 26 May Tuesday 11:40am - 1:30pm Whyalla Main Building, MB2-67

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

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