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LANGTCHG 205 : Developing Literacy in a Second Language
Undergraduate courseProject description
This course introduces students to concepts relating to literacy development, including academic literacy and methods for instruction to foster the development of L2 reading and writing. A number of topics related to L2 reading and writing are focused on in the course. These topics include factors influencing L2 literacy development, features of writing, L1/L2 writing differences, approaches to writing instruction, academic writing, reading comprehension, biliteracy, reading processes and assessing reading skills. The course involves lectures and tutorials. Course participants need to prepare for classes by reading the set works and are expected to engage in class discussions. There is no textbook for the course but there is a list of weekly readings (the set works) available through the course Canvas web site.
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Project outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate an understanding of processes and theories involved in L2 literacy development. (Capability 1.1 and 4.1) Develop understanding of the teaching of L2 literacy including academic writing and reading. (Capability 1.1, 1.2 and 4.2)
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