LANGTCHG 205

Developing Literacy in a Second Language

Please note: this is archived course information from 2015 for LANGTCHG 205.

Description

Examines the theory and practice related to the development of both initial and advanced literacy in a second language: how reading and writing skills are developed in a second language; the interdependency of first and second language literacy skills; effective instructional methods and the role played by second language literacy in the development of academic skills where English is the medium of instruction.

Availability 2015

Semester 1

Lecturer(s)

Lecturer(s) Professor Helen Basturkmen
Associate Professor Louisa Buckingham

Points

LANGTCHG 205: 15 points

Prerequisites

At least 30 points passed or approval of the Academic Head or nominee