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Contemporary Literacies: Policy & Praxis (EDUC90684)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
Assoc Prof Larissa McLean Davies
l.mcleandavies@unimelb.edu.au
Overview
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This subject will examine changing definitions and conceptualisations of literacy in the 21st century, and map the development of literacy from the early years through to adulthood. Candidates will explore literacy as a social practice, and the ways in which literacy is embedded in the construction of disciplines in institutions. Both in and out of school literacy practices will be investigated. Candidates will be introduced to key sociological and philosophical theorists in the fields of language and literacy and will critically engage with contemporary literacy and English curricula, and literacy and language policies.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Understand the range of phenomena and practices covered by the term “literacy”;
- Understand the social nature and functions of language and literacy;
- Demonstrate an awareness of the construction of disciplines through language and literacy;
- Map literacy development from birth to adulthood;
- Critically engage with literacy curricula, policy and theory.
Generic skills
Students undertaking this subject will develop the following generic skills:
- Problem-solving skills, including identifying and researching strategies to solve unfamiliar problems.
- Analytical skills and the ability to construct and express logical arguments.
- Collaborative and teamwork skills through working with fellow students and with work-based colleagues.
- Skills to investigate critically, implement, adapt and modify new ideas and approaches.
- The capacity to plan effectively and to meet deadlines.
- Oral and written communication skills.
- Interpersonal skills including teamwork and staff mentoring.
- The capacity to use information and communication technology for a range of purposes.
- The ability to develop, critique and use appropriately a range of evidence and data.
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
- Individual oral presentation (10-15 minutes; 1000 words equivalent) due early semester (20%)
- Reflection on presentation (including feedback) (1000 words) due mid-semester (20%)
- Assignment (3000 words) due end of semester (60%)
Hurdle Requirements:
- Online feedback on one presentation ( 200-400 words) due early semester (hurdle task)
- This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Principal coordinator Larissa McLean Davies Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 20 hours on campus; 16 hours online Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 30 January 2017 Teaching period 10 February 2017 to 18 March 2017 Last self-enrol date 1 February 2017 Census date 17 February 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 24 March 2017 Assessment period ends 17 April 2017 February contact information
Assoc Prof Larissa McLean Davies
l.mcleandavies@unimelb.edu.au
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Pre-teaching period:
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
A collection of readings will be available online via the LMS.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Education Course Master of Literacy Course Master of Education Course Master of Literacy Education - Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 10 February 2024