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Off-Campus Learning Guide 2005
Education

Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Literacy Studies)

Course code: 3224 + Off-campus (Clayton) + Course coordinator: Dr Graham Parr (telephone +61 3 9905 2854 or +61 3 9905 2819 for initial inquiries) + Limited Commonwealth-supported (HECS) places available + When Commonwealth-supported places have been allocated, full-fees apply per course: $11,400 in 2004 (Australian residents); $16,600 for 2005 (international students)

The course is designed for teachers and educators who wish to increase their knowledge of literacy issues particularly as they relate to the early and middle years.

Entry requirements

Applicants require:

Advanced standing for previous studies

Applicants contemplating admission to this course may seek formal credit or recognition of prior learning. Students who are trained Reading Recovery teachers may seek credit of one unit (12 credit points) toward the award of the postgraduate diploma. Applicants should apply for credit/RPL prior to enrolment. The Faculty of Education considers each application on its merit within the context of the faculty guidelines on credit transfer. Further information may be sought from the Faculty of Education at the Clayton campus.

Course length/workload required

The course requires a minimum of at least one year of full-time study and no more than three years of part-time study. Each of the units is of one semester in length. The expected number of hours per week for a part-time student is 24.

Course structure

The course consists of 48 credit points of study. Students will complete four 12-point units (up to two specialist elective units and two general elective units):

Specialist elective units
General elective units

Students may choose up to two general elective units to be chosen from:

This is a conceptual outline only. It gives a general indication of how the course will progress and is subject to change without notice. Students should also consult their course coordinator to assist in planning their program. To confirm unit availability, telephone +61 3 9905 2819 or visit the website at http://www.education.monash.edu.au/current/timetables/ after 30 September.
Candidates who successfully complete the Postgraduate Diploma of Education (Literacy Studies) may complete a masters degree by undertaking up to a further two units (including a research core unit) respectively.

Assessment

Assessment is by way of a combination of tasks, which may include examinations, assignments and other set tasks.

Further information

Further information regarding this course may be obtained from the administrative officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, Clayton campus, telephone +61 3 9905 2688, email info@education.monash.edu.au or see http://www.education.monash.edu.au.

Completed applications

Completed applications are to be forwarded to the Administrative Officer, Admissions, Faculty of Education, PO Box 6, Monash University, Victoria 3800, Australia, by 22 October 2004.


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