Language and Literacy Development

Uitgebreide vaknaam	Language and Literacy Development
Leerdoelen	This course aims at the development of knowledge and understanding of: (a) the nature, functions and development of literacy; (b) the social and psychological factors that have an impact on the use and development of literacy ; (c) the consequences of literacy. In this course we will look at literacy from different theoretical perspectives. Sociocultural, cognitive and linguistic approaches to the study of literacy will be discussed. Lectures and seminars will introduce the participants into theories, methods and current issues in literacy research. Students who complete this course have (i) acquired knowledge and understanding of current theories and methods of research into the nature, functions and development literacy, and (ii) learnt to apply basic theoretical concepts and methodological knowledge when reading and presenting about research articles and professional publications, and while analysing literacy practices and policies.
Omschrijving	The course opens with four lectures on the book of David Barton that comment on this reading material and introduce current issues and trends in both research and social and educational policies. The lectures will facilitate the study of the book’s chapters and provide the framework for the seminars that deal with a range of topics in literacy and its use, development and consequences. The seminars will be devoted to student presentations on literacy research and to subsequent discussion of literacy practices and policies. The course addresses the following topics: • Literacy education in school • Academic literacy • Literacy in the workplace • Adult literacy • Consequences of literacy • Literacy and accessibility
Uren per week	4
Onderwijsvorm	hoorcollege, werkcollege
Toetsvorm	presentatie, schriftelijk tentamen
Vaksoort	bachelor jr 2
Coördinator	prof. dr. C.M. de Glopper
Docent(en)	prof. dr. C.M. de Glopper
Verplichte literatuur	Titel Auteur ISBN Prijs Literacy. An introduction to the ecology of written language. Second Edition. Malden MA: Blackwell Publishing. David Barton (2007).
Entreevoorwaarden
Opmerkingen
Opgenomen in	Opleiding Jaar Periode Type Course units for exchange students 2 semester II a verplicht Ba Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen  (Pre-master Communicatie & Educatie) - semester II a verplicht Ba Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen  (Nederlandse Track) 2 semester II a keuzegroep Ba Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen  (Internationale Track) 2 semester II a keuzegroep Ba Communicatie- en Informatiewetenschappen  (Internationale track and Nederlandse track) 3 semester II a keuzegroep