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

View the course syllabus

Availability 2020

Semester 2

Lecturer(s)

Coordinator(s) Associate Professor Tan Bee Tin

Reading/Texts


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Assessment


Points

LANGTCHG 764: 15 points

Prerequisites


Restrictions

LANGTCHG 755