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SUMMER SEMESTER 2007

EDUC 412-4

email: linda.apps@shaw.ca

THURSDAYS

5:30-9:20

AQ5014

PREREQUISITE

EDUC

DESCRIPTION:

This course is designed to educate your imaginations in the area of secondary language arts. Using

theory, practice and experimentation you will have the opportunity to expand your knowledge base and

understanding of what it means to facilitate an enriched learning environment. The course was designed

with the belief that in order to teach language arts, you must spend time reading and writing and thinking

with reasoned passion. Designated as "W", or writing-intensive, you will enhance your learning by

engaging in the process of writing, revision and re-drafting of personal writings and lessons plans.

Course Structure

The course is broken into three sections: your words, classical words and everyman's words. 'Your

words" will focus on teacher as writer and teacher of writing. "Classical words" will focus on the study

of Shakespeare as a means of examining literature from a classical perspective. And "everyman's

words" will focus on the semiotics of teacher and student through the use of the short story and film.

A structured, interactive setting of professional collaboration, discussion and presentation will support

learning materials introduced by the instructor. Instructor and peer-feedback will allow students to revise

their work to meet course requirements. Together we can build a learning community based on

combined years of experience, knowledge and practice.

Required Readings

Designs for Learning: Language Arts. Education 412-4 Course Reader, compiled by Dr. Carolyn

Mamchur.

Requirements

• Portfolio —60 %

The portfolio will consist of three smaller assignments along with revised drafts.

• Lesson presentation —20 %

• Attendance and participation - 20%

**We will be attending a performance of Bard on the Beach. Date and show TBD.

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