LING7103 Reading in a Second Language

Dr Colette Mrowa-Hopkins

2019

4.5

1 9 units of FREN topics
1a 9 units of SPAN topics
1b 9 units of ITAL topics
1c 9 units of MGRE topics
1d 9 units of ASST topics
Must Satisfy: ((1 or 1a or 1b or 1c or 1d))

LING7303 has been successfully completed

Basic knowledge of Second Language Acquisition

This topic is designed to introduce students to reading in a second language. It offers an overview of theoretical aspects of reading in first and second languages and reviews a number of key-studies across the main disciplines that form the field of reading research. By paying particular attention to the strategic nature of reading, this topic aims to establish strong connections between theory and instructional practice.

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This topic aims to:

expose students to the theoretical ideas and issues that have shaped second language reading research
introduce students to the concepts and methods associated with second language reading instruction

On completing this topic students will be able to:

demonstrate their ability to identify the main theories, concepts and issues pertaining to second language reading research
critically compare instructional reading methods as well as design and evaluate a short reading programme

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