English and drama

Championing Literacy Placement

Module code: Q3322
Level 6
30 credits in spring semester
Teaching method: Seminar
Assessment modes: Coursework

This module is a collaboration with the National Literacy Trust. We support you to create a new initiative or work with an existing project to support the improvement of literacy within specific communities (e.g. supporting work in schools, reading groups, libraries, care homes, working with businesses, etc.). You act as a Literacy Champion, drawing upon your skills and expertise developed throughout your degree.

Initial training will be provided by the National Literacy Trust, with on-going training through on-line contact, and further teaching through seminars at Sussex on literacy and community engagement, as well as placements with organisations. You will be supervised one-to-two to support the development of your initiative.

Assessment will be through a critical reflective portfolio, which evidences both the rationale and outcomes of your initiative through engagement with research on community engagement and literacy. This will make the experience gained from this module highly transferable, providing direct experience of project management, collaborative working, and applying academic research to support literacy in community organisations.

Module learning outcomes

Adapt and apply the understanding, apprehension and/or skills that I have gained through my course subject to developing literacy-focused initiatives
Enhance my abilities to use diverse modes of communication to engage with a range of audiences, including professional collaborations.
Critically reflect upon my role supporting and/or leading a project focused on supporting literacy
Design, develop and evaluate a well-defined initiative with the aim of supporting improved literacy within a specific community
Critically engage with research in community engagement and/or literacy development