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Stellenbosch University

Postgraduate Diploma in Technology for Language Learning

The Postgraduate Diploma in Technology for Language Learning in Language and Culture Studies is offered by Stellenbosch University.

Program Length: 1 YEAR.

Postgraduate Diploma in Technology for Language Learning offered by the Stellenbosch University at the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences

This one-year Postgraduate Diploma comprises the study and exploration of technology-assisted language pedagogies leading to a broad, but critical, insight into this field of study. The programme familiarises students with relevant concepts, principles and practices of language learning and teaching, as well as with the practical application of various technologies for language learning. Programme material is available online and the programme is offered in English.

Programme Structure

The programme comprises a study of, and training in, technology-assisted language pedagogics which leads to a broad but critical insight into this complex and continually changing direction of studies. The programme familiarizes you with relevant concepts, principles and techniques of language learning and teaching, and with technology and its applications. It enables you to critically evaluate, design, create and deliver material for language learning through technology.

Duration of Programme

The programme extends over one academic year on a full-time basis.

Programme Content

Compulsory modules

12850 : Research Assignment (TeLL) 772(20)

12053 : HTML Development LL (TeLL) 774(25)

12051 : Multimedia Development (TeLL) 772(25)

12052 : Theoretical Perspectives CALL (TeLL) 773(25)

12050 : Theoretical Perspectives SLA(TeLL) 771(25)

 

Assessment and Examination

Modules HTML Development LL 774, Multimedia Development 772, Theoretical Perspectives CALL 773 and Theoretical Perspectives SLA 771 are assessed by means of assignments and tests. Module 772 is assessed by means of an assignment.