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The Literacy Researcher

Undergraduate | CUR-EDP415 | 2020

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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. 

Study method
100% online
Assessments
100% online
Entry requirements
Part of a degree
Duration
13 weeks

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The Literacy Researcher

About this subject

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

    1. 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
    2. identify and synthesise relevant theories by studying a body of literature on a key issue in language, literacy and literature
    3. debate a chosen issue by means of peer generated, collaborative discussion demonstrating the ability of comprehend and critique concepts and theories
    4. critically analyse theories of English teaching and evaluate consequent pedagogies in relation to diverse communities.

Entry requirements

To enrol in this subject, you must be admitted into a degree.

Prior study

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

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Study load

0.125 EFTSL
This is in the range of 10 to 12 hours of study each week.

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