English Language and Literacy

Course aim

To engage students with theoretical perspectives and teaching and learning strategies in relation to reading, viewing, speaking, listening, writing and the design and construction of digital texts.

Course content

Exploration of theories and pedagogies relevant to teaching and learning literacies in contemporary Australia; the teaching of reading and writing; multiliteracies including the interconnectedness of traditional, visual and digital literacies; critical and productive integration of popular culture and digital literacies; assessment and profiling of literacy learners.

Textbook(s)

Winch, G, Ross Johnston, R, March, P, Ljungdahl, L & Holliday, M 2006, Literacy: reading, writing and children¿s literature , 3rd edition, OUP, Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

EDUC 1063 Language and Multiliteracies (for Bachelor of Education Primary/Middle students only)

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	1 hour x 10 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 10 weeks

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

Assessment

Essay, Portfolio presentation, Short essay

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1A)
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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.