Undergraduate CUR-EDP415-2019

The Literacy Researcher

Using a body of literature, investigate issues in language and literacy. Try to understand how the text may be more broadly understood through collaborative discussion. Evaluate English teaching theory and pedagogies for diverse communities.

Duration

13 weeks

Student rating

N/A

Study method

100% online

Available loans

FEE-HELP
HECS-HELP

Assessments

100% online

Prior study

Required

Study terms

26 Aug 2019

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

select a current issue relevant to language, literacy or literature and devise an investigation in order to enhance and extend knowledge, understanding and concepts associated with the subject
identify and synthesise relevant theories by studying a body of literature on a key issue in language, literacy and literature
debate a chosen issue by means of peer generated, collaborative discussion demonstrating the ability of comprehend and critique concepts and theories
critically analyse theories of English teaching and evaluate consequent pedagogies in relation to diverse communities.

Topics covered

- to be advised
Study resources
- Instructional methods
  - Standard Media
  - Web links
  - Embedded Multimedia
  - Chat Rooms
  - Online assignment submission
  - Discussion forum/Discussion Board
- Online materials
  - Audio-Video streaming
  - Printable format materials
  - Resources and Links

Entry requirements

You must have successfully completed the following subject(s) before starting this subject:

CUR-EDP333-English Pedagogies and the Integrated Curriculum

Special requirements

No special requirements

Description

This subject begins by identifying key issues in English and engages a critical analysis of theories, pedagogies and philosophies associated with the teaching of language, literacy and literature. Individual students will select a key issue and conduct an investigation of relevant theories, pedagogies and philosophy. Individual investigations will be followed by collaborative discussion of findings with peers investigating the same issue, followed by critical analysis of thinking around the issue, culminating in the presentation of conclusions and recommendations for future practice/further research.

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Assessments

Rationale (10%)
Exercise (40%)
Essay (50%)

Textbooks

Current study term (25 Aug 19 to 24 Nov 19)

Textbooks are not required.

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