Course Code
EDLA3106
To understand the linguistic and discourse demands of and philosophical approach to language taken by the Caribbean Examination Council (CXC). To evaluate recent, local research findings on students’ linguistic performance at the upper level of the secondary school; identity and analyse levels of reader-response for different genres of texts used at the CXC level; relate principles of writing theory relevant to the delivery of the CXC English language programme; apply knowledge of language and literature content to developing a working CXC English language syllabus; design and evaluate learning activities suitable for adolescents sitting CXC English language; demonstrate understanding of the assessment procedures used by the CXC.
