Second Language Writing (SLAT7827)
Information valid for Semester 2, 2025
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
English, Media, ArtHist
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
2 Contact hours
Incompatible
SLAT6827, LING2020
Assessment methods
Assessments: Written assignments & a research paper.
Course enquiries
Associate Professor Peter Crosthwaite (Semester 2, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Semester 2, 2025 (28/07/2025 - 22/11/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Profile unavailable |
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Course description
This course is an introduction to reading and writing in a second language. Linguistic and cognitive foundations of second language literacy are examined, with attention given to second language literacy skills in alphabet and non-alphabet-based languages, and in traditional and electronic print media.
