Module Details |
| The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
| Title | LITERATURE AND SECOND LANGUAGE TEACHING | ||
| Code | ENGL663 | ||
| Coordinator |
Dr C Jones English Christian.Jones2@liverpool.ac.uk |
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| Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
| Session 2021-22 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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This module aims to: Help students to develop the skills needed for the analysis of literary texts for use in EFL/ESL classes so that they aware of issues related to slection, adaptation and evaluation of texts. Develop an understanding of how the teaching of language through literature has developed historically and how this has been linked to different teaching methodologies including grammar translation, audiolingualism and communicative language teaching. Develop students’ awareness of pedagogical application of literature in the EFL/ESL classroom so that they can apply the theory to their own teaching context. |
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Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) Students will be able to demonstrate their knowledge and understanding of literary language via language analysis. |
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(LO2) Students will have developed a critical awareness of pedagogical options in relation to using literature in EFL/ESL classes. |
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(LO3) Students will be able to demonstrate a critical understanding of the historical use of literature in EFL/ESL. |
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(LO4) Students will be able to apply the above knowledge to creating and developing and justifying materials which use literature to teach language. |
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(S1) Problem solving skills -this relates to outcomes 1-3 and will be asssessed when they apply this in the assignment |
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(S2) IT skills- this relates to outcome 4 and will be applied in the assignment |
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(S3) Organisational skills- students will need to apply outcomes 1-3 in prepraration for this assignment and in meeting outcome 4 |
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(S4) Teamwork - this will be developed within classes and in groupwork in order to meet outcomes 1-3 |
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Syllabus |
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Specific topics will include: Definitions of literature and literary language. The use of literature in EFL/ESL over time. Methods of analysing literary texts for teaching purposes. Methods of evaluating teaching materials. Evaluating, exploring and analysing the teaching options when using literature in the EFL/ESL classroom. |
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Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 – Workshop (online ) Seminar (face to face) in groups of up to 25 Description: 1 hr per week Teaching method 2 – Workshop (online ) Seminar (online) in small groups of up to 25 Description: 1 hr per week Teaching method 3 Teaching method 3 – Workshop (face to face) (IF no COVID restrictions) Description: 2 hrs per week |
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Teaching Schedule |
| Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
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10 |
10 20 |
40 | ||||
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| Private Study | 110 | ||||||
| TOTAL HOURS | 150 | ||||||
Assessment |
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| EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
| Take home paper - students are given the paper for a week and then submit online. There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. | 48 hours | 100 | ||||
Recommended Texts |
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| Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. | |