English Language and Literacy
Course Level Undergraduate
Area/Catalogue
EDUC 2046
Course Level
Undergraduate
Offered Externally
No
Course ID
100628
Unit Value
4.5
University-wide elective course
No
Course owner
School of Education
Course Alert: This course is no longer available for enrolment
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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