15 points

Course Description
This course introduces students to concepts relating to literacy development, including academic literacy and methods for instruction to foster the development of L2 reading and writing. 

Aims of the course 

The aims of the course are to enable students to 

• Understand processes and theories involved in L2 literacy development.
• Develop understanding of the teaching of L2 literacy including academic writing, reading, vocabulary and assessment.

Class information for Semester 1, 2017

Semester dates: 6 March – 9 June

Classes: Monday 2:00PM to 4:00PM          Location: Location: 207-303

There will be 3 tutorials

Time & location for all tutorials: Please check your tutorial enrolment for this information.  

Lecturers:

Dr Louisa Buckingham  (Course coordinator)

Room 204 Arts 2 Building, Ext. 87045            l.buckingham@auckland.ac.nz

Associate Professor Helen Basturkmen,

Room 325 Arts 2 Building, Ext. 84965                 h.basturkmen@auckland.ac.nz

Lectures week 1-5: Helen Basturkmen 

Lectures week 6-11: Louisa Buckingham 

Course Tutor:

Judit McPherson     j.mcpherson@auckland.ac.nz

Room 451, Arts 1 Building

See the Course Outline & Schedule here:  Course Outline 2017