Literature in Second Language Education

This subject is not offered in 2015.

340 hours

Experience in teaching or learning literature in a second language.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry.

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A study of the possible uses of literature within the second language curriculum. These uses range on a continuum from literature as a resource for language development to literature as an object for study.The course will examine what teachers and learners can do with literature in the classroom, the language of literature and appropriate teaching methods, the teaching of poetry, short stories, the novel, drama and film. Student assessment and program evaluation in literature lessons and courses as well as possible areas for research and development are also included. Aspects of literary theory will be considered particularly in relation to their pedagogical implications.

• Demonstrate a sound understanding of the roles of literature in second language education.
• Identify, describe and critically evaluate different approaches to the teaching of literature in second language education.
• Design of a literature-based course for a specific second language learning context.

There are three items of assessment:

• Online forum contributions during the semester (2000 words; 20 per cent).
• Assignment requiring critical analysis of a key issue in the teaching of literature in second language education, due mid-semester (3,000 words; 30 per cent).
• Assignment requiring the design of a literature-based course for a specific second language learning context due end of semester (5,000 words; 50 per cent).

There are two hurdle requirements:

• Participation in regular short tasks and activities based on class work.
• Evidence of completion of set reading and out of class excercises on each topic.

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.

• A respect for intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
• Advanced skills and techniques applicable to the discipline
• A capacity to articulate knowledge and understanding in oral and written presentations
• An advanced understanding of the international context and sensitivities of the specialist area.