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Literature in Second Language Education (EDUC90694)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2017
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A study of the possible uses of literature within the second language curriculum. These uses range on a continuum from literature as a resource for language development to literature as an object for study.The course will examine what teachers and learners can do with literature in the classroom, the language of literature and appropriate teaching methods, the teaching of poetry, short stories, the novel, drama and film. Student assessment and program evaluation in literature lessons and courses as well as possible areas for research and development are also included. Aspects of literary theory will be considered particularly in relation to their pedagogical implications.
Intended learning outcomes
- Demonstrate a sound understanding of the roles of literature in second language education.
- Identify, describe and critically evaluate different approaches to the teaching of literature in second language education.
- Design of a literature-based course for a specific second language learning context.
Generic skills
- A respect for intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
- Advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline
- A capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations
- An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of the specialist area.
Last updated: 10 February 2024