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Subject description

This subject is intended to further your knowledge, skills and strategies in identifying and responding to the diverse literacy needs of second language learners of all ages and levels. The subject is a blend of theory and practice, allowing you to consolidate and apply the understandings gained during the course. … For more content click the Read More button below.

Equivalence

EDGA981 - Second Language Literacy
EDGT921 - Teaching Reading to Second Language Learners
EDGT925 - Teaching Writing to Second Language Learners

Delivery

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Learning outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
1.
Show an understanding of current research and issues in the field of teaching and learning second language literacy inclusive of critical literacy perspectives.
2.
Describe the relationships between first and second language literacies
3.
Be familiar with multimodal approaches to second language literacy development
4.
Demonstrate an ability to identify and assist ESL/EFL students with various types of literacy difficulties, using a repertoire of different teaching strategies;
5.
Design a literacy learning program for a particular learner group which draws upon multimodal literacy pedagogy and design, and integrates the macroskills of listening, speaking, reading and writing.

Assessment details

Analysis of L2 literacy learning

Participation and reflection

Lesson plans

Contact details

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