EKIA391 Reading and Writing in a Foreign Language (5 cr)

Study level:
Intermediate studies
Grading scale:
0-5
Language:
English
Responsible organisation:
Department of Language and Communication Studies
Curriculum periods:
2020-2021, 2021-2022, 2022-2023

Description

Content

This independent study option (book exam) focuses on foreign language reading and writing – researching them, teaching them and planning the teaching.

Completion methods

Independent study; book exam.

Assessment details

Exam


Learning outcomes

After studying the books students will be able to:
  • explain key concepts and approaches in studying and teaching reading and writing
  • discuss and evaluate some methods used in researching and teaching reading and writing
  • explain differences between L1 and L2 reading and writing
  • explain the different elements and strategies included in planning the teaching of reading and writing

Literature

  • Hyland, K. (2003). Second language writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Nation, I. S. P. (2009) Teaching ESL/EFL reading and writing. Routledge.

Completion methods

Method 1

Description:
Independent study; book exam
Evaluation criteria:
Exam
Select all marked parts
Parts of the completion methods
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Exam (5 cr)

Type:
Exam
Grading scale:
0-5
Evaluation criteria:
Exam
Language:
English
Study methods:

Independent study; book exam.

Literature:
  • Hyland, K. (2003). Second language writing. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Nation, I. S. P. (2009) Teaching ESL/EFL reading and writing. Routledge.

Teaching