LANGTCHG 755
Creativity in Language Learning and Teaching
Please note: this is archived course information from 2016 for LANGTCHG 755.
Description
This course examines the role creativity plays in language learning and teaching: reviews the work on creativity in various disciplines such as applied linguistics and language pedagogy, language teaching materials and approaches, and educational psychology; demonstrates and designs language learning activities and materials implementing the principles of creativity; and explores possible research projects that can be conducted by language teachers.
Availability 2016
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Tan Bee Tin
Assessment
Participation: You are expected to take an active role in the course through making contributions to weekly forums (a minimum contribution of 6 forums).
Assignments: There are two assignments. Assignment 1 is an essay related to the role of creativity in language learning and teaching. In Assignment 2, you will design and conduct a small-scale research project, investigating the role of creativity in language learning.
Points
LANGTCHG 755: 15 points
