Simon Fraser University
Engaging the World

Course Outlines

Spring 2020 - EDUC 925 G001

Multiliteracies and Multimodalities (3)

Class Number: 2438

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Jan 6 – Apr 9, 2020: Wed, 9:30 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
    Vancouver

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Students will explore current theory, practice and research in multiliteracies and multimodality in formal and informal education contexts. Through the lenses of critical pedagogies, cultures and diversity, the course examines a range of topics including globalization, digital literacies, adult and community literacies, the multimodalities of youth and maker cultures and implications for pedagogies inside and outside of schools. Participants will also engage in field studies designed to critically engage theory and method in authentic settings.

COURSE DETAILS:

Prerequisite/Co-requisite: Concurrent enrollment in EDUC 926

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

1.     To familiarize participants with recent theories, as well as empirical studies, in the areas of Multiliteracies, Critical Literacies, and New Literacies, among diverse individuals and groups in formal and informal contexts under globalization;
2.     To guide participants in experiencing and engaging with critical multi-modal media/textual analysis that is relevant and meaningful to them;
3.      To support participants to develop critical multimodal praxis materials and to try them out, and to critically reflect on the implementation processes and experiences

Grading

  • Mid-term: Critical multimodal media/textual analysis (completed in tandem with EDUC 926 mid-term) 30%
  • Final project (Part 1): Critical multimodal teaching unit plan – development of lessons with curriculum materials 35%
  • Final project (Part 2): Critical multimodal teaching unit plan – theory paper 35%

Materials

REQUIRED READING:

All course readings will be (made) available online.

Graduate Studies Notes:

Important dates and deadlines for graduate students are found here: http://www.sfu.ca/dean-gradstudies/current/important_dates/guidelines.html. The deadline to drop a course with a 100% refund is the end of week 2. The deadline to drop with no notation on your transcript is the end of week 3.

Registrar Notes:

SFU’s Academic Integrity web site http://www.sfu.ca/students/academicintegrity.html is filled with information on what is meant by academic dishonesty, where you can find resources to help with your studies and the consequences of cheating.  Check out the site for more information and videos that help explain the issues in plain English.

Each student is responsible for his or her conduct as it affects the University community.  Academic dishonesty, in whatever form, is ultimately destructive of the values of the University. Furthermore, it is unfair and discouraging to the majority of students who pursue their studies honestly. Scholarly integrity is required of all members of the University. http://www.sfu.ca/policies/gazette/student/s10-01.html

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS