Curriculum Studies 2B

Course aim

To provide students with an increased understanding of the genres of writing that exist in English and to consolidate their skills in utilizing a variety genres /text types; to explore the issue of language policy as it pertains to Aboriginal schools.

Course content

Consolidation of genre theory; examination of concentrated language encounters and scaffolding; principles and strategies in teaching text types to students; selection of texts; preparing students for the reading writing task and supporting students during the process; examination of the issues influencing local school language policies; investigation into bilingualism, two-way schooling and all English language programs.

Textbook(s)

Nil

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
CURR 1010	Curriculum Studies 1AA
CURR 1011	Curriculum Studies 1B

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
EXTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES, DISTANCE EDUCATION
External (Intensive workshops)	N/A x N/A
External (On-going coursework conducted off campus in the student's home community)	N/A x N/A

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Maintain a journal - reading, writing teaching strategies/resources , Poster presentation - difficulties for Aboriginal learners of English, Text analysis exercises - genre & purpose, Written report - bilingualism/bilingual programs, Written report - language policy in schools, Written report - orthography of different languages, Written texts - 3 different genres

Note: This is a non-graded course and your result will be a pass or fail.

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.083
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.