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Literature in Second Language Education (EDUC90694)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 25Not available in 2017
Overview
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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
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Experience in teaching or learning literature in a second language.
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
There are three items of assessment:
- Online forum contributions during the semester (2000 words; 20 per cent).
- Assignment requiring critical analysis of a key issue in the teaching of literature in second language education, due mid-semester (3,000 words; 30 per cent).
- Assignment requiring the design of a literature-based course for a specific second language learning context due end of semester (5,000 words; 50 per cent).
There are two hurdle requirements:
- Participation in regular short tasks and activities based on class work.
- Evidence of completion of set reading and out of class excercises on each topic.
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
340 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
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Last updated: 10 February 2024