Learning Area: Language & Literacy 4
Subject 483-460 (2008)
Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2008.Search for this in the current handbook
| Credit Points: | 12.500 | ||||||||||||
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| Level: | Undergraduate | ||||||||||||
| Dates & Locations: | This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008: Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Parkville, on-campus. Timetable can be viewed here. For information about these dates, click here. | ||||||||||||
| Time Commitment: | Contact Hours: A total of 36 hours Total Time Commitment: Not available | ||||||||||||
| Prerequisites: | 483-365 Learning Area: Language & Literacy 3 | ||||||||||||
| Corequisites: | None | ||||||||||||
| Recommended Background Knowledge: | None | ||||||||||||
| Non Allowed Subjects: | None | ||||||||||||
| Core Participation Requirements: |
For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry. It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability |
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Julie Hamston and Paul Molyneux| Subject Overview: | The impact of diversity on literacy and the implications of this for the primary classroom are studied. Topics include: theoretical perspectives on language culture and diversity; the analysis of cultural phenomena in the classroom; the significance of mass culture texts and their place in the classroom; language and sociocultural difference; and specific features of ESL learning and teaching. |
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| Assessment: | Assignments totalling 4000 words. |
| Prescribed Texts: | Prescribed Texts:A subject readings book will be available for purchase. |
| Breadth Options: | This subject is not available as a breadth subject. |
| Fees Information: | Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date |
| Generic Skills: | Information Not Available |
| Notes: | Credit cannot be granted for 483-354 Learning Area: Language and Literacy 3 and 483-460 Learning Area: Language and Literacy 4. |
| Related Course(s): |
Bachelor of Education (Primary) |
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