SECOND LANGUAGE LITERACIES

EDU5SLL

2020

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.

School: Education (Pre 2022)

Credit points: 30

Subject Co-ordinator: Howard Nicholas

Available to Study Abroad/Exchange Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 5 - Masters

Available as Elective: No

Learning Activities: N/A

Capstone subject: No

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Quota Management Strategy: N/A

Quota-conditions or rules: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Minimum credit point requirement: N/A

Assumed knowledge: N/A

Learning resources

Exploring the dynamics of Second Language writing

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Kroll, B.

Year: 2003

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Publisher: CAMBRIDGE UNIVERSITY PRESS

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Learning to Read Across Languages: Cross-Linguistic Relationships in First and Second-Language Literacy Development

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Koda, K. & Zehler, A.

Year: 2008

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: ROUTLEDGE

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Second Language writing research: Perspectives on the Process of Knowledge Construction

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Matsuda, P. & Silva, T.

Year: 2005

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Publisher: LAWRENCE ERLBAUM

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Genre and Second Language Writing

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Hyland, K.

Year: 2004

Edition/Volume: N/A

Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PRESS

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Controversies in Second Language Writing: Dilemmas and Decisions in Research and Instruction

Resource Type: Book

Resource Requirement: Recommended

Author: Pearson Casanave, C.

Year: 2003

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Publisher: UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN PRESS

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Career Ready

Career-focused: No

Work-based learning: No

Self sourced or Uni sourced: N/A

Entire subject or partial subject: N/A

Total hours/days required: N/A

Location of WBL activity (region): N/A

WBL addtional requirements: N/A

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

Graduate Capabilities

Intended Learning Outcomes

01. Understand key concepts involved in developing literacy in an additional language
02. Understand theoretical developments in second language literacy research
03. Demonstrate critical and reflexive thinking and action
04. Develop approaches and plan activities requiring the synthesis of multiple perspectives and the integration of theoretical perspectives and practical issues
05. Work with others to develop knowledge

Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 2, Blended

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Howard Nicholas

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 31 - 43
Ten 3.00 hours lecture/workshop per study period on weekdays during the day from week 31 to week 43 and delivered via face-to-face.
Classes are held: 4/8, 18/8, 25/8, 1/9, 8/9, 15/9, 22/9, 6/10, 13/10, 20/10

Assessments

Assessment elementCommentsCategoryContributionHurdle%ILO*

Topic motivation and literature review = 2,500 words

N/AN/AN/ANo20SILO1, SILO2

Research interview and transcription = 3,000 words equivalent

N/AN/AN/ANo30SILO1, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5

Research report = 5000 words

N/AN/AN/ANo50SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5