GED3839

Approaches to research in language and literacy studies

Dr L E Farrell, Associate Professor M Gill and Dr I A Snyder

12 points - 3 hours per week - First semester - Clayton

Objectives Upon successful completion of this subject, students should have gained an understanding of different purposes for, and approaches to, research in language and literacy studies. Students should have developed skills enabling them to frame and articulate research questions; develop research strategies; explore research questions effectively and appropriately; read critically; conceptualise, conduct, analyse and write up research in the area of language and literacy studies.

Synopsis This subject introduces students to the range and scope of research in language and literacy studies. The subject also raises some of the key issues in the debates central to research in the area. Further, it explores the political dimensions of research in language and literacy studies. The subject is wide-ranging. It provides opportunities for students to become familiar with different theoretical paradigms and associated research techniques. The subject caters for students with a wide variety of research interests: first language, second language, and languages other than English. A range of educational contexts is also considered: P-12, language and literacy studies in workplace and community settings in Australian and international contexts. This is a compulsory subject for the Master of Education (Language and Literacy Studies) degree. There is no prescribed text. Core readings will be provided.

Assessment One 6000-word essay, produced in three stages: 100%

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