ED1421 - Language and Literacies in Education

Credit points:	03
Year:	2005
Student Contribution Band:	Band 1
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An introduction to the theory and practice of language in education. The subject introduces concepts for discussing and analysing language and discourse, with a central emphasis on how both spoken and written texts work in social contexts. Topics include language and culture, the development of language and literacy; second language learning and classroom talk. There is also a focus on academic writing and critical approaches to media texts.

Learning Outcomes

• analyse and comment on short transcripts of classroom talk;
• analyse and comment on written texts;
• apply strategies for reading, writing and analysing academic texts;
• define key concepts related to language and literacies, language development and use and language functions;
• describe current approaches in the fields of language, literacy and second language learning.

Availabilities
, , Study Period 1
Census Date 31-Mar-2005
Coord/Lect:	edeaw.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	Assoc. Professor Leanne Dalley
Lecturers:	Assoc. Professor Leanne Dalley, Lorraine Cordukes.
Contact hours:	26 hours 12 hours
Assessment:	(50%); (50%).
, Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	jc144349
Contact hours:	13 hours
Method of Delivery:	Printed materials
Assessment:	(45%); (10%); (30%); (15%).
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.
, , Study Period 2
Census Date 31-Aug-2005
Coordinator:	jc144349
Lecturer:	jc152866.
Contact hours:	13 hours
Assessment:	(45%); (10%); (30%); (15%).
Restrictions:	Enrolment in this offering is restricted.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.