LING20003 Second Language Learning and Teaching (University of Melbourne): rated 3.4/5 overall across 6 reviews collected on UniMelb Wall.
LING20003 is a University of Melbourne course taught by the Faculty of Arts in Linguistics and Applied Linguistics. This page brings together its handbook details and what UniMelb students say about it.
Review data updated 2026-10-24.
Chinese title: 语言学习与教学
Type: Undergraduate subject
Subject area: Linguistics and Applied Linguistics
Faculty: Faculty of Arts
Level: Undergraduate Level 2
Handbook year: 2026
This subject focuses on how second/additional languages are acquired and learnt, what factors explain why only some learners are successful in learning second/additional languages, and how to teach a language in light of learners’ individual differences. We begin by looking at a range of theories.
LING20003 has 6 scored reviews: overall 3.4/5 · usefulness 3.3 (all out of 5; higher difficulty means harder).
Sources: 4 StudentVIP reviews (average 3.3 stars); 2 Reddit comments that an AI model judged to be reviewing this course (average would-recommend 3.8/5).
On Reddit: "I feel like LING20003 won't be any less effort; there is individual and group work, a lot of analysis and essays. And it's quite similar to the assignments in Intercultural Communication. If you did that in 1st year, LING20003 wouldn't be too hard."
On Reddit: "Recommend: Lifespan Socioemotional Development (PSYC30016): REALLY LOVED THIS SUBJECT. Free full marks (10%) for the online quiz as long as you do it on time. I liked the first assignment (reflective essay is my thing haha) Marketing Communications (MECM30013): interesting conte…"
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Q: Is LING20003 worth taking?
A: Averaged over 6 reviews: usefulness 3.3/5, overall 3.4/5.
Q: Which faculty teaches LING20003, and when is it offered?
A: LING20003 is taught by the Faculty of Arts. Check the official handbook for the current year.
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