The Teaching of English Literature
 
Module Code
Title
Module Category
No. of AUs
Pre-requisites

QCR520

 Aims and Approaches to Teaching Literature
Core
6
-

QCR521

 Assessment and Writing About Literature
Core
2
-

QCR522

 Post-TP Reflection on Literature Teaching
Core

1

-
     
     
QCR520   Aims and Approaches to Teaching Literature
   
   

This module deals with the aims and objectives of teaching Literature in the local context. The main focus will be practical competence in teaching the major literary forms—poetry, prose fiction, and drama, and practice in lesson planning and literature teaching skills.
     
     
QCR521   Assessment and Writing About Literature
     
   

This module examines the principles and practice of Literature assessment with a view towards improving the setting of Literature tests and exams. Strategies and tasks for the development of writing skills will also be a focus.
     
QCR522 Post-TP Reflection on Literature Teaching
This module allows for student teacher self-reflection and evaluation after student teachers’ experience of teaching practice. It will focus on helping student teachers develop self-reflexive habits and on improving teaching strategies. Questions and areas of weakness arising from TP will be addressed.