EKIA392 Learning Disorders from the Perspective of SLA (4 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2017-2018, 2018-2019, 2019-2020

Description

Content

book exam

Completion methods

Book exam

Open University: contact teaching, web-based tasks, learning assignments, an exam or a combination of these (methods of study will be specified in the annual teaching programme before the start of each academic year).

Assessment details

Book exam

Open University: Active participation (100% attendance usually required). Learning assignments or an exam.

Learning outcomes

after studying the books, the students will be able to

-explain the diagnostics of language disabilities
- discuss the differences and similarities between language disabilities and learning disorders
- discuss the effects of language disabilities and learning disorders to SLA
-discuss language disabilities and learning disorders from the perspective of a FL teacher

Description of prerequisites

EKIA315 Current issues in teaching English or equivalent

Study materials

-Interventions in Learning Disabilities. (2016) A Handbook on Systematic Training Programs for Individuals with Learning Disabilities. Rachel Schiff & R. Malatesha Joshi (eds) . Springer.
-Martin, Deirdre (2009). Language disabilities in cultural and linguistic diversity. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
-Nijakowska, Joanna (2010). Dyslexia in the foreign language classroom. Bristol: Multilingual Matters

Literature

  • Martin, Deirdre (2009). Language disabilities in cultural and linguistic diversity. Bristol: Multilingual Matters.
  • Interventions in Learning Disabilities. (2016) A Handbook on Systematic Training Programs for Individuals with Learning Disabilities. Rachel Schiff & R. Malatesha Joshi (eds) . Springer. (ebook); ISBN: 978-3-319-31235-4
  • Nijakowska, Joanna (2010). Dyslexia in the foreign language classroom. Bristol: Multilingual Matters

Completion methods

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Method 2

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