Literacy and Literacy Development

Subject EDUC90684 (2011)

Note: This is an archived Handbook entry from 2011.

Credit Points: 12.50
Level: 9 (Graduate/Postgraduate)
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2011:

July, Parkville - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable


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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: 24 hours
Total Time Commitment: 120 hours.

Attendance at all classes (tutorial/seminars/practical classes/lectures/labs) is obligatory. Failure to attend 80% of classes will normally result in failure in the subject.
Prerequisites: None
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 Students Experiencing Academic Disadvantage Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Description, Subject Objectives, Generic Skills and Assessment Requirements of this entry.
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Coordinator

Assoc Prof Kristina Love

Contact

Education Student Centre

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Subject Overview: This subject will examine changing definitions and conceptualisations of literacy, and map the development of literacy from the early years through to the end of the middle years of schooling. Topics will include: the relationship of language and literacy; literacy and social practices; literacy, language and cognitive development; oral and written language; literacy, thinking and learning; meeting literacy demands across the years of schooling; in-school and out-of-school literacy practices; literacy and the discipline areas; genre; discourse, literacy and ICTs; multiliteracies.
Objectives: On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Understand the range of phenomena covered by the term “literacy”;
  • Understand the social nature and functions of language and literacy;
  • Demonstrate an awareness of the construction of disciplines through language and literacy;
  • Map literacy development through the different levels of schooling;
  • Relate literacy curriculum to the literacies used both in and out of school
Assessment: Two assignments, one of 2,000 words, or equivalent, due halfway through the subject (40%), the other of 3,000 words, or equivalent, due approximately two weeks after the last class (60%).
Prescribed Texts: None
Breadth Options:

This subject is not available as a breadth subject.
Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills: This subject aims to develop skills in
  • Understanding, discussing and critiquing academic research;
  • Reflecting on how theoretical knowledge can improve their own professional practice;
  • Articulating knowledge orally and in writing.
Related Course(s): Master of Literacy

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