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Local Literacies in Global Contexts (EDUC90930)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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- Assessment
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Semester 1
Overview
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This subject will introduce students to the ways in which literacy supports and empowers learning and social change in global contexts, and will explore the impact of literacy practices on learning in real world and virtual communities. Students will be introduced to key theories and approaches to 21 st century literacies and have the opportunity to draw on these to explore their own understanding of literacy and the impact of their personal literacies on their learning experiences. This subject will introduce students to the role of oral language in learning in different cultural traditions and understandings of education, and support them to build on these understandings in practice. Approaches to literacy which support diversity, inclusion and acknowledgement of place will be explored, and the application of these approaches to early childhood contexts, schools, workplaces and social settings will be investigated.
Intended learning outcomes
- Articulate the relationship between literacy and learning for individuals and communities
- Describe the roles of oral language and in literacy learning
- Reflect critically on the ways in which 21 st literacy practices can be used to support diversity and inclusion in a range of professional and personal contexts
- Evaluate research into contemporary understandings of literacy, learning and social change
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
- Exploring issues of literacy and learning - oral presentation (7.5 mins; 750 words equivalent) due early semester (15%)
- Oral language and literate practices – assignment (1750 words equivalent) due mid semester (35%)
- 21 st century literacy practices and communities - assignment (2500 words equivalent) due end of semester (50%)
Hurdle requirements:
- Reflection on readings - contribution to class blog due throughout semester
- Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Mahtab Janfada Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 26 February 2018 to 27 May 2018 Last self-enrol date 9 March 2018 Census date 31 March 2018 Last date to withdraw without fail 4 May 2018 Assessment period ends 22 June 2018 Semester 1 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024