SOKS110 Self-study: Literacy (5 cr)
Study level:
Advanced 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
The aim of this self-study course is to familiarize students with the social approaches to literacy through readings.
Completion methods
Independent study: Readings, book exam
Assessment details
Book exam
Learning outcomes
After completing the course the student
• can explain the theoretical premises of literacy studies
• understands how the production and consumption of texts are seen as social action
• understands how literacy is related to learning
• can reflect on the role of literacy in education, work life and everyday life
• can explain the theoretical premises of literacy studies
• understands how the production and consumption of texts are seen as social action
• understands how literacy is related to learning
• can reflect on the role of literacy in education, work life and everyday life
Additional information
Suggested timing: Spring semester (first year) or fall semester (second year)
Description of prerequisites
• SOKS105 Introduction to Applied Language Studies for the Changing Society, 5 ECTS
• SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies, 5 ECTS
• SOKS1006 Key themes and questions in applied language studies, 5 ECTS
Literature
- Cope, B. and Kalantzis, M. (eds.) (2000). Multiliteracies: literacy learning and the design of social futures. London: Routledge.
- Baynham, M. (1995). Literacy practices: investigating literacy in social contexts. London: Longman.
- Baynham, M. & Prinsloo M. (eds.) (2009). The future of literacy studies. Houndmills, Basingstoke: Palgrave.
Completion methods
Method 1
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Parts of the completion methods
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