LG490-6-AU-CO:
Literature and Language Teaching
2020/21
Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 6
Current
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
27 May 2020
Requisites for this module
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This module will first of all explore the incorporation of literature into the language classroom, and explore the issues involved. It looks at the different approaches to using literature according to learners' needs; how to select materials for classroom use; identifies some of the distinctive features of literature for classroom use; and presents some practical activities for classrooms. Elements will include the role of literature in Language education; students' perceptions of literature; selecting texts for the language classroom; using various genres of literature in ELT; using film in ELT.
1. To enhance knowledge on how literature can be used in ELT
2. To introduce various genres of literature to teach a second language
3. To further develop students’ ability in selecting authentic materials for classroom use
4. To encourage students to look at the links between language and social settings, coherence and cohesion in written texts - leading to such issues as reader response theory, gender, genre and critical discourse analysis.
By the end of this module students will be expected to be able to:
1. Understand the place of literature, and discourse analysis, especially relating to context, pragmatics and critical analysis in the language classroom, and in the use of literature to teach a second language.
2. Use various genres of literature to teach a second language and make appropriate selection of materials
3. Use literary texts in order to present some practical activities for the language classroom
No additional information available.
The module will run over 10 weeks, and you will have 10 two-hour lecture/workshop sessions in which you will engage in various ways of using literature and other literary artefacts in language classrooms.
- Hall, Geoff. (2015) Literature in language education, Basingstoke: Palgrave Macmillan.
- Brumfit, Christopher; Carter, Ronald. (1986) Literature and language teaching, Oxford: Oxford University Press.
- Lazar, Gillian. (1993) Literature and language teaching: a guide for teachers and trainers, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. vol. Cambridge teacher training and development
The above list is indicative of the essential reading for the course. The library makes provision for all reading list items, with digital provision where possible, and these resources are shared between students. Further reading can be obtained from this module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
| Coursework / exam |
Description |
Deadline |
Coursework weighting |
| Coursework |
Assignment 1 |
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50% |
| Coursework |
Assignment 2 |
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50% |
Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas, email: nmitsi@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas
Dr Neophytos Mitsigkas, email: nmitsi@essex.ac.uk, Telephone: 01206 874836, Room: 4.344
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Dr Lynne Julie Cahill
University of Sussex
Lecturer
Ms Irena Kuzborska
Available via Moodle
Of 910 hours, 0 (0%) hours available to students:
910 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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