edu5sll second language literacies
SECOND LANGUAGE LITERACIES
EDU5SLL
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Credit points: 30
Subject outline
In this subject students use critical reviews of research literature and case study research that they conduct to explore how additional language learners develop literacy skills in a new language. The experiences of children, adolescents and adults are considered. Students explore issues for and the experiences of different additional language learners, those who are already literate and those with limited or no literacy in earlier languages. The nature of literacy and language practices in languages with different writing systems is considered. The implications of the issues faced by these diverse additional language learners in learning to read and write effectively in their additional languages are used to consider how teachers can assist the development of literacy for diverse learners.
SchoolSchool of Education
Credit points30
Subject Co-ordinatorHoward Nicholas
Available to Study Abroad StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 5 - Masters
Exchange StudentsYes
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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