edu5sll second language literacies
SECOND LANGUAGE LITERACIES
EDU5SLL
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Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students explore the development of literacy skills by second language learners. The nature of literacy and language practices associated with written language in different target languages is considered. Issues faced by second language learners in learning to read and write effectively in a second language, and the ways in which teachers can assist the development of second language literacy is explored.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorHoward Nicholas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Learning resources
Readings
Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
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Readings | Reading Pack | Recommended | Substantial Reading List. Links to research articles provided by lecturer on e-reserve | Not Relevant |
Readings | Controversies in Second Language Writing: Dilemmas and Decisions in Research and Instruction, | Recommended | Pearson Casanave, C. | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PRESS 2003 |
Readings | Exploring the dynamics of Second Language writing, | Recommended | Kroll, B. | CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS 2003 |
Readings | Genre and Second Language Writing, | Recommended | Hyland, K. | UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PRESS 2004 |
Readings | Learning to Read Across Languages: Cross-Linguistic Relationships in First and Second-Language Literacy Development, | Recommended | Koda, K. & Zehler, A. (Eds) | ROUTLEDGE 2008 |
Readings | Second Language writing research: Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction, | Recommended | Matsuda, P. & Silva, T. (eds) | LAWRENCE ERLBAUM 2005 |
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
01. Understand key concepts involved in developing literacy in an additional language
- Activities:
- Session 1: Defining second language literacy; Session 2: Digital and visual literacies; Session 3: Orthographies; Session 5 Reading in a second language; Session 6: Influences on and shaping of literacy in an additional language; Session 7: Literacy and Identity
02. Understand theoretical developments in second language literacy research
- Activities:
- Session 1: Defining second language literacy; Session 2: Digital and visual literacies; Session 3: Orthographies; Session 5 Reading in a second language; Session 6: Influences on and shaping of literacy in an additional language; Session 7: Literacy and Identity
03. Demonstrate critical and reflexive thinking and action
- Activities:
- Session 6: Influences on and shaping of literacy in an additional language
04. Develop approaches and plan activities requiring the synthesis of multiple perspectives and the integration of theoretical perspectives and practical issues
- Activities:
- Session 1: Defining second language literacy; Session 2: Digital and visual literacies; Session 3: Orthographies; Session 5 Reading in a second language; Session 6: Influences on and shaping of literacy in an additional language; Session 7: Literacy and Identity
05. Work with others to develop knowledge
- Activities:
- Session 1: Defining second language literacy; Session 7: Literacy and Identity
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