LING20003 Second Language Learning and Teaching
University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- No final exam: all coursework
- About 3 class hours a week
Is LING20003 hard?
LING20003: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.
What you learn
How people learn a second language, why some succeed more than others, and how to teach with that in mind.
After it you can
- Explain the main theories of second language learning
- Assess how age and motivation affect learning
- Analyse real learner data
What you need first
None
How it’s assessed
Assignments 100%
Student reviews and ratings
Summarised from 4 students on StudentVIP (2018–2026)
- Covers theories of how people learn second languages, more theoretical than practical for teaching. Reviewers found the content interesting, especially if you like psycholinguistics.
- Assignments involve interviewing a second language learner. Instructions were often called unclear, and the 2026 reviewer found marking harsh.
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Quick answers
- When is LING20003 offered?
- Runs in 2026: Semester 2.
- What do I need before taking LING20003?
- No prerequisites.
- Does LING20003 have a final exam?
- No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
- Is LING20003 hard?
- From 4 student reviews on StudentVIP: Covers theories of how people learn second languages, more theoretical than practical for teaching. Reviewers found the content interesting, especially if you like psycholinguistics.
- What do students say about LING20003?
- Covers theories of how people learn second languages, more theoretical than practical for teaching. Reviewers found the content interesting, especially if you like psycholinguistics. Assignments involve interviewing a second language learner. Instructions were often called unclear, and the 2026 reviewer found marking harsh.
- How many class hours a week does LING20003 have?
- 3 h a week in class
- Can I take LING20003 as breadth?
- Yes, for: Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
- Can I rate LING20003?
- Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.
Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026
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