Language and Literacy Development
Faculteit | Letteren |
Jaar | 2020/21 |
Vakcode | LCX035B05 |
Vaknaam | Language and Literacy Development |
Voertaal | Engels |
Periode | semester II a |
ECTS | 5 |
Rooster | Rooster onder voorbehoud |
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. |
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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 |
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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 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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