Overview
This microcredential introduces participants to practical approaches to language planning in revitalisation and maintenance contexts. Through examining planning models, frameworks and case studies, participants will apply processes, practices, and philosophies of language planning in varied language ecologies and linguistic environments from Australian and global contexts.
This microcredential will be of interest to people working in community language programs, NGOs, schools and education providers, as well as language learners and language advocates, and anyone with an interest in language.
The 6-week microcredential includes a combination of a 1-day F2F/online workshop and self-paced online learning content.
Learning outcomes
- Describe, explain and evaluate different approaches to and aspects of language planning, especially in revitalisation and maintenance contexts
- Examine and discuss real-world case studies from Australian and global contexts, considering the challenges and successes of such language planning initiatives
Assessment overview
| Assessment task | Value (of total mark) | Related learning outcome/s |
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| Case Study (650 words) | 100 |
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Availability options
ITV: This unit will be delivered/part-delivered intensively in this teaching period rather than over the full semester.
OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.