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Learning is understood broadly as any kind of activity, whether in a formal or informal context, that enhances an individual’s knowledge or skills in one way or another. The relationship between language and learning is approached in three ways: learning a language, learning about language and learning through language. This course, Understanding language and learning, explains and illustrates the different relationships between language and learning, and these are illustrated through videos, activities and other examples.
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Introduction
Have you ever thought about the role of language in learning? This course, Understanding language and learning, is designed to make you reflect on the relationship between language and learning. You will explore these two concepts in ways that may challenge your current understanding of them. One of the assumptions on this course is that language and learning are inextricably intertwined. It is hard to imagine learning happening without some sort of language mediating it, and it is almost as hard to imagine language being used without some sort – however small – of learning taking place.Course learning outcomes
After studying this course, you should be able to:- Understand key issues in the relationship between language and learning
- Understand the importance of language in learning
- Understand the different ways in which language features in learning
- Reflect critically on language and on learning.
