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Textual Resources Across the Curriculum (EDUC90681)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2017
Overview
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This subject’s primary focus will be on the reading and writing demands of schooling across the curriculum; a secondary focus will be on developing the teacher participants’ theoretical knowledge of language and textuality so they will have the tools to analyse and articulate the literacy demands made by particular disciplines and particular texts. Topics will include: the elements of language; the importance of a common metalanguage; analysing generic structures; subject area discourses; visual literacy; interpreting graphs, diagrams and tables; matching resources to student needs; matching resources to learning styles; accessing internet resources; critical evaluation of resources.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Analyse the literacy demands of subjects across the school curriculum, including-Generic structures-Discourse-Construction of visual texts;
- Use a standard metalanguage for describing written and spoken language;
- Find and develop appropriate resources to support students’ literacy learning.
Generic skills
This subject aims to develop skills in
- Understanding language and its uses;
- Using theoretical frameworks to improve one’s professional practice;
- Articulating knowledge orally and in writing.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Assessment
Additional details
Two assignments, one of 2,000 words or equivalent, due halfway through the subject (40%), the other of 3,000 words or equivalent, due approximately two weeks after the last class (60%).
This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
Not available in 2017
Time commitment details
170 hours.
Additional delivery details
During the pre-teaching period, students will be required to complete reading that will be provided via LMS.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Literacy Course Master of Education Course Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
Last updated: 10 February 2024