Language Across the Curriculum
Course Overview
This course covers the essential concepts of Language Across the Curriculum (LAC) for teacher education. It focuses on integrating language learning across all subjects and developing communication skills in educational settings.
Units
| Unit |
Topic |
| Unit I |
Conceptualization and Principles of Language Across the Curriculum |
| Unit II |
Academic and Social Language |
| Unit III |
Integrated Curriculum and Language Education |
| Unit IV |
Theories of Language Learning |
| Unit V |
Language Related Issues |
Quick Navigation
Unit I - Conceptualization and Principles
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Section 1 |
Introduction, Meaning, Concept, Goals & Aims of LAC |
| Section 2 |
Need, Benefits, Difficulties & Plurilingualism |
| Section 3 |
Eight Modes of Language |
| Section 4 |
Objectives, Thinking & Literacy |
| Section 5 |
Tenets, Principles & Integration |
Unit II - Academic and Social Language
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Section 1 |
Meaning, Definitions, Concept, Aims, Functions & Importance of Language |
| Section 2 |
Proficiency of Home Language & School Language |
| Section 3 |
Strategies for Enhancing Language Proficiency |
| Section 4 |
Nature of Text Structure (Expository, Narrative, Transactional, Reflective) |
| Section 5 |
Reading Comprehension, Language Skills & Literacy Skills |
| Section 6 |
Academic & Social Language, BICS, CALP & Conceptual Literacy |
Unit III - Integrated Curriculum
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Section 1 |
Introduction, Meaning, Types & Integrated Curriculum |
| Section 2 |
Key Features, Objectives & Levels |
| Section 3 |
Multi-disciplinary & Inter-disciplinary Models |
| Section 4 |
Trans-disciplinary & Spiral Curriculum |
| Section 5 |
Coyle's 4C's Curriculum Framework |
| Section 6 |
CLIL Approach in Classroom |
| Section 7 |
NCF 2005 Recommendations |
| Section 8 |
Recognition of Mother-Tongue |
Unit IV - Theories of Language Learning
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Section 1 |
Introduction & Overview |
| Section 2 |
Plato's Problem Theory of Language |
| Section 3 |
Cartesian Theory of Language Production |
| Section 4 |
John Locke's Theory of Tabula Rasa |
| Section 5 |
Skinner's Imitation Theory of Language Acquisition |
| Section 6 |
Chomsky's Universal Grammar Theory |
| Section 7 |
Schumann's Acculturation Theory |
| Section 8 |
Krashen's Monitor Theory |
| Section 9 |
Piaget's Views on Language Learning |
| Section 10 |
Vygotsky's Cultural Tools for Language Learning |
| Section 11 |
Conclusion & Review |
| Section |
Topics Covered |
| Section 1 |
Introduction & Bilingualism |
| Section 2 |
Multilingualism |
| Section 3 |
Challenges of Teaching in Multicultural Classroom |
| Section 4 |
Linguistic Inter-dependence & Common Underlying Proficiency |
| Section 5 |
Reading Comprehension in Content Areas |
| Section 6 |
Developing Writing Skills for Specific Content Areas |
| Section 7 |
Strategies for Developing Oral Language |
| Section 8 |
Reading in Content Areas |
| Section 9 |
Strategies for Math, Science & Social Studies |
| Section 10 |
Conclusion & Review |
Prepared for exam preparation - Tamil Nadu Teacher Education University