Reading, Writing and Dyslexia (C8013)
Reading, Writing and Dyslexia
Module C8013
Module details for 2012/13.
15 credits
FHEQ Level 6
Module Outline
This module will explore how literacy skills develop in children, and will relate this development and abnormalities in development to theoretical models of skilled reading (both word reading and comprehension). The main topics covered will include:the beginnings of literacy and the course of reading development (including both word identification and comprehension processes); phonological and metalinguistic skills and reading; developmental reading problems (developmental dyslexia, hyperlexia and comprehension difficulties) their diagnosis and remediation; methods of teaching reading; the relation between reading and spelling development; writing systems and writing development.
Module learning outcomes
Gain a detailed knowledge of the literature on reading development and reading problems.
Be able to appreciate and to critically evaluate core concepts and empirical evidence relating to the topics taught.
Understand how research questions about reading development and reading problems can be addressed experimentally.
Be able to communicate ideas, concepts and research findings by written, oral, and visual means.
| Type | Timing | Weighting |
|---|---|---|
| Seen Examination | Semester 1 Assessment | 100.00% |
Timing
Submission deadlines may vary for different types of assignment/groups of students.
Weighting
Coursework components (if listed) total 100% of the overall coursework weighting value.
| Term | Method | Duration | Week pattern |
|---|---|---|---|
| Autumn Semester | Lecture | 1 hour | 222222220000 |
| Autumn Semester | Seminar | 2 hours | 000110101000 |
How to read the week pattern
The numbers indicate the weeks of the term and how many events take place each week.
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