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21st Century Literacies: Policy & Praxis (EDUC90684)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
February
Please refer to the LMS for up-to-date subject information, including assessment and participation requirements, for subjects being offered in 2020.
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
- Critical thinking and reasoning
- Problem solving
- Communication
- Evidence based decision making
- Creativity and innovation
- Teamwork and professional collaboration
- Self-reflection, career awareness and lifelong learning
- Active and participatory citizenship
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
Due to the impact of COVID-19, assessment may differ from that published in the Handbook. Students are reminded to check the subject assessment requirements published in the subject outline on the LMS
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Individual oral presentation (1000 words equivalent)
| Early semester | 20% |
Reflection on presentation (including feedback)
| Mid semester | 20% |
Assignment
| End of semester | 60% |
Online feedback on one presentation
| Early semester | N/A |
Hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum hurdle requirement of 80% attendance at all scheduled tutorials, seminars and workshops. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
Last updated: 10 February 2024
Dates & times
- February
Coordinator Sarah Truman Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 24 hours (17 hours on campus; 7 hours online) Total time commitment 170 hours Pre teaching start date 14 February 2020 Pre teaching requirements During the pre-teaching period students will be required to access materials on the LMS. Teaching period 21 February 2020 to 21 March 2020 Last self-enrol date 14 February 2020 Census date 28 February 2020 Last date to withdraw without fail 20 March 2020 Assessment period ends 10 April 2020 February contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
During the pre-teaching period, students are required to access materials on the 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 Literacy Education Course Master of Education Course Master of 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 10 February 2024