Courses & Units
Literature, Literacies and Language Learning ESG721
This unit is being phased out, no new enrolments are being taken.
This unit will only be offered subject to sufficient enrolment numbers.
Introduction
This unit explores the many ways that literature can be utilised within a TESOL context. Literature as a focus for English language teaching will include a range of texts such as poems, novels, non-fiction works, plays and short stories. Multi-modal texts such as film, television series, animation and visual texts will also be considered as texts for English language teaching. Approaches to using literature in a TESOL context will include genre-based, critical, and post-colonial perspectives.
Summary
| Unit name | Literature, Literacies and Language Learning |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESG721 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Megan Short |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Postgraduate |
Availability
This unit is currently unavailable.
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Learning Outcomes
- Evaluate the role that literature can play in English language teaching in specific ESL, EAL and EFL contexts.
- Synthesise your understanding of the complex ways in which second language acquisition and contemporary methodologies for using literature interact through your critical appraisal of current ELT theory.
- Plan and develop detailed classroom materials and resources that are culturally and linguistically appropriate for a specific TESOL context.
- Communicate your understanding of using literature in a TESOL context through your academic writing.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| not applicable |
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Teaching
| Assessment | Plan (30%)|Essay (70%) |
|---|---|
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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