Simon Fraser University
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Course Outlines

Fall 2024 - EDUC 410 F100

Linguistic and Professional Identities of Bi/plurilingual Teachers of French (4)

Class Number: 7361

Delivery Method: In Person

Overview

  • Course Times + Location:

    Sep 4 – Dec 3, 2024: Wed, 2:30–5:20 p.m.
    Burnaby

  • Corequisites:

    EDUC 400.

Description

CALENDAR DESCRIPTION:

Student-teachers will be invited to reflect upon their identity as speakers of French as an additional language and how this identity might intersect with the construction of their professional identity as teachers of French. The ways student-teachers perceive themselves as professionals impact their development as well as their interactions with their colleagues, their pedagogical choices and their classroom practices. Understanding the complexities of their identity will give them access to a sense of ownership of language.

COURSE DETAILS:

See calendar description 

Type of instruction is in person and conducted mostly in French. 

COURSE-LEVEL EDUCATIONAL GOALS:

- Explore and reflect upon theories related to bilingualism and identity. 
- Develop an understanding of the tensions around the legitimacy of teachers for whom French is an additional language.
- Participate and contribute to the construction of a professional and linguistic community.
- Reflect and demonstrate an understanding of one's own linguistic journey from learner to teacher. 
- Engage in language-learning activities that strengthen one's ability to use French in varying and challenging contexts, including the interaction with more fluent speakers and especially in Education-specific topics. 
- Reflect upon how the taking and choosing of linguistic risks can help empower individuals in the construction of their identity and overcome linguistic insecurity.

Grading

  • Weekly discussion ("labos") responses on Canvas 25%
  • Risk-taking and cultural passport 25%
  • Duel oratoire + self-assessment 10%
  • Multimodal linguistic journey 40%

NOTES:

Assignments may be subject to modifications. No final exam.

REQUIREMENTS:

Attendance is required.

Materials

REQUIRED READING NOTES:

Your personalized Course Material list, including digital and physical textbooks, are available through the SFU Bookstore website by simply entering your Computing ID at: shop.sfu.ca/course-materials/my-personalized-course-materials.

Registrar Notes:

ACADEMIC INTEGRITY: YOUR WORK, YOUR SUCCESS

SFU’s Academic Integrity website 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

RELIGIOUS ACCOMMODATION

Students with a faith background who may need accommodations during the term are encouraged to assess their needs as soon as possible and review the Multifaith religious accommodations website. The page outlines ways they begin working toward an accommodation and ensure solutions can be reached in a timely fashion.