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Language and Literacy Studies

Seminar Programme
Semester 2 2003-2004

The talks will be in Humanities Building at 12 noon.

ALL WELCOME

11th February Joan Clark
The role of Lads’ Clubs in Victorian Society
Room C3.19

18th February Richard Johnstone, University of Stirling
Learning additional languages at primary school - evidence from research
Room C3.19

25th February Alex Baratta, University of Manchester
Had have or would have: a discussion of the ‘d’ve construction
Room C3.19

3rd March Tony Crowley, University of Manchester
Forward to the past: Standard English in the National Curriculum
Room C3.19

10th March Janet Soler, Open University
“Our children still can’t read!” Examining debates over reading standards and their impact on curriculum policy
Room C3.19

17th March David Barton, University of Lancaster
What is the value of detailed studies of literacy practices?
Room CG.49

24th March Eddie Williams, University of Bangor
Title to be announced
Room C3.19