Friday, December 2, 2011

Linguistics and Literacy Portfolio

Linguistics and Literacy Portfolio (6) EDU 452

Candidates organize and create a portfolio of artifacts (essays, assignments) that demonstrate the linguistics and literacy content knowledge identified below (see rubric). These artifacts should be drawn from English major coursework as well as any relevant courses in the candidate’s program of study; additionally, candidates will draft and submit original work as determined by conferencing with the professor—notably to address proficiency in APA citations, public writing, and communication in online/virtual contexts that incorporate the use of traditional texts, hyperlink citations, images, and/or video. This portfolio must include an original reflection addressing how the artifacts demonstrate candidate proficiency in the content knowledge detailed below (see rubric).

CK I.E1
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes literature and multimedia texts as well as knowledge of the nature of adolescents as readers.
Candidates are knowledgeable about texts—print and non-print texts, media texts, classic texts and contemporary texts, including young adult—that represent a range of world literatures, historical traditions, genres, and the experiences of different genders, ethnicities, and social classes; they are able to use literary theories to interpret and critique a range of texts.
Linguistics and Literacy Portfolio (6)
EDU 452
CK II.E1
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter content that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users.
Candidates compose a range of formal and informal texts taking into consideration the interrelationships among form, audience, context, and purpose; candidates understand that writing is a recursive process; candidates use contemporary technologies and/or digital media to compose multimodal discourse.
Linguistics and Literacy Portfolio (6)
EDU 452
CK II.E2
Candidates demonstrate knowledge of English language arts subject matter  that specifically includes language and writing as well as knowledge of adolescents as language users.
Candidates know the conventions of English language as they relate to various rhetorical situations (grammar, usage, and mechanics); they understand the concept of dialect and are familiar with relevant grammar systems (e.g., descriptive and prescriptive); they understand principles of language acquisition; they recognize the influence of English language history on ELA content; and they understand the impact of language on society.
 Linguistics and Literacy Portfolio (6)
EDU 452
Citation and scholarship
Candidates include artifacts that demonstrate proficiency in citation formats (MLA, APA) appropriate to the disciplines of English and education as well as a broad range of writing genres, media, modes, and purposes in writing/ communication. Artifacts demonstrate a sophisticated understanding of selecting and incorporating high quality sources in scholarly and public communication.

EDU 452


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