Language of this entry |
English (UK, International) |
Name of Programme / Training Resource |
Linguistics for Literacy |
Type of Training |
Individual standalone programme |
Reference Number |
ETD-LFL |
Description |
A course for students to extend their knowledge and expertise in the linguistic aspects of literacy work, particularly those relating to the development of writing systems and literature for previously unwritten languages. |
Keywords |
literacy programmes |
Languages Programme Available in |
English (UK, International) |
Other Languages |
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Country and region where programme is available |
United Kingdom / South West |
Area of Ministry and Focus |
Transforming Culture, Arts and the Media / Languages and Literature; Mission and Evangelism / Cross-Cultural Mission and History; Mission and Evangelism / Ministry to Non-Literate People; Mission and Evangelism / Bible Translation |
Residential/Non Residential |
Residential |
Full-time or Part-time |
Full-time |
Level |
Masters |
Cost Range |
US$100,000 or more |
Actual Cost |
£1,295 |
Bursaries/scholarships available |
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Actual Length |
8 weeks |
Average hours of study per week |
40 |
Methods of instruction |
Taught classes with plenty of small group work, including discussions, and individual attention and tutoring. |
Percentage of time spent in formal learning (e.g. lectures, structured reading, work-books, etc.) |
50% |
Percentage of time spent on non-formal skill-based learning (e.g. learning on the job and supervised practice, etc.) |
40% |
Percentage of time spent in informal unstructured learning (e.g. prayer times, teamwork). |
10% |
Average number of students who take the programme per year (or, if this is a new programme, the number who can be accommodated) |
10 |
Prerequisite Programmes |
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Other Prerequisites |
IELTS level 6.0 (English language fluency) |
Qualifications gained |
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Qualifications this programme is part of |
MA Literacy Programme Development |
Programme Accredited by |
Other Accreditation (see below) |
Other Accrediting Bodies |
University of Gloucestershire |