LANGTCHG 764
Creativity: Research and Practice
Please note: this is archived course information from 2020 for LANGTCHG 764.
Description
This course examines theoretical perspectives, pedagogical practices and research projects related to the topic of creativity in language learning and teaching. It enables students to acquire an advanced understanding of the concept of "creativity" with reference to language teaching and learning through exploratory research, practice and reflection.
The following are some of the issues explored during the course:
- Creativity in literature
- Creativity in everyday language use
- Creativity in language teaching
- Creativity and language learning
- Researching creativity for language learning
Course outcomes
A student who successfully completes this course will have the opportunity to:
- Acquire knowledge of creativity and apply it to language teaching situations
- Understand and carry out language teaching and research projects related to creativity in an effective manner
- Acquire skills in report writing, critical thinking, academic literacy, oral presentation and so on
Availability 2020
Semester 2
Lecturer(s)
Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Tan Bee Tin
Reading/Texts
Recommended Reading
Assessment
Points
LANGTCHG 764: 15 points
Prerequisites
Restrictions
LANGTCHG 755