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LING306-10B (HAM)
An Introduction to Skills-Based Second Language Teaching and Learning

20 Points


Aim/Objectives

In this paper students will explore conceptual and practical perspectives on the key skills in second-language reading and writing; examine a range of linguistic and non-linguistic factors influencing second-language reading and writing; and reflect on approaches to evaluating second-language reading and writing materials. By the end of the paper, students should have a basic understanding of the processes and practical issues associated with the teaching and evaluating of second language reading and writing skills.

Requisite(s)

Restriction(s): --
Equivalent(s): --
Prerequisite(s): LING131 or LING132
Corequisite(s): --

Assessment

Internal assessment/examination ratio: 1 : 0

Classtimes

Timetable

Texts

Required Book(s):
C.Campbell Teaching Second-Language Writing: Interacting with Text (Heinle & Heinle)
N. Anderson Exploring Second-Language Reading: Issues and Strategies (Heinle & Heinle)

Contact

Lecturer: Anthea Fester
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+64 7 838 4466, extn. 6783
JK3.02
+64 7 838 4788
amfester@waikato.ac.nz

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