Language and Literacy (6 points)
(EDU)
Leader: Associate Professor B Doecke (Clayton) + Dr A Koh (Gippsland)
Offered:
Clayton First semester 2004 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2004 (Day)
Clayton First semester 2005 (Day)
Gippsland Second semester 2005 (Day)
Synopsis:
Objectives: Upon successful completion of this unit students should have developed an understanding of the role which language plays in learning; have developed an understanding of the relationship between language and cultural identify; have become aware of the literacy demands of specific school subjects; have developed a differentiated understanding of the nature of reading and writing across a range of subject areas; be familiar with a range of linguistic theories that describe school literacy (such as 'genre' theory and 'critical literacy'); be familiar with recent literacy policy documents at both a federal and state level; be able to analyse the literacy practices in classrooms and other school settings; be sensitive to the linguistic diversity of school communities; have begun to develop a capacity to recognise and respond to the literacy needs of secondary school students; be familiar with a range of policy and curriculum initiatives ('middle schooling', 'transition', bilingualism, parent participation, cross-curricular practices) that are intended to enhance the literacy of students.
Assessment: Assignment 1 (1,500 words): 30% Assignment 2 (1,500 words): 30% Assignment 3 (1,500 words): 40% +Attendance requirement of at least 80%
Contact Hours: 2 hours per week
Prerequisites: Completion of first two years of program
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