Language and Literacy for Learning

Course aim

To build students’ understanding of the role of language and literacy for learning in professional and academic contexts.

Course content

Students will develop knowledge of a socio-cultural approach to language and literacy for learning. Students will be introduced to a functional model of language, examining the literacy practices and demands of professional and academic contexts. Students will also explore approaches to the language development and language diversity, considering the implications for educational settings. Students will convey their learning through the analysis of texts and oral presentations, demonstrating their competency in professional and academic literacy practices.

Textbook(s)

Harris, P 2009, Language learning in the baby and toddler years, 1st edn, David Barlow Publishing, Terrigal, NSW

Derewianka, B & Jones P 2016, Teaching language in context, 2nd edn, Oxford University Press, South Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Nil

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture	1 hour x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
External (Online workshops)	2 hours x 13 weeks
External (Online lectures)	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, WHYALLA
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture (Online)	1 hour x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MT GAMBIER
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
Lecture (Online)	1 hours x 12 weeks

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

Assessment

Presentation, Report

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.