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Overview

This topic provides an introduction to the field of visual literacy and associated meaning making through visual modalities in learning and teaching of languages. This topic examines the role of mental imagery and of the use of images in languages education. It also offers opportunities to critique the use of … For more content click the Read More button below.

Aims

This topic aims to:

  • Develop an understanding of the role of mental imagery and images in foreign language education
  • Develop curriculum knowledge of visual literacy and the potential importance of image and text in meaning making in languages education
  • Review and evaluate visual strategies for language learning including the keyword method
  • Develop understanding of the cultural and situational contexts of print and visual messages and their potential impact on readers and/or viewers
  • Critique the need for critical visual literacy skills in an increasingly digital world
  • Foster research-informed enquiry, critical analysis, evaluation and reflection as essential educational practices

Learning outcomes

On completion of this topic you will be expected to be able to:
1.
Identify and critique key elements of visual strategies for learning and teaching languages
2.
Design learning activities in which students explore the purpose and intent of integrated image and text
3.
Critique constructivist teaching principles and pedagogical models with the aim of developing critical visual literacy skills in language learning and teaching contexts
4.
Undertake a mini research study aimed at investigating and critiquing the role of visual modalities in meaning making in the foreign language education

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