LANGUAGE AND LITERACY

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Overview

In this subject postgraduate students will extend their knowledge and understanding of the linguistic concepts that underpin literacy acquisition and how these can be used to inform pedagogy and learning. Through critical analysis of current literature students will develop skills to work in multidisciplinary teams to design both universal and … For more content click the Read more button below.

In this subject postgraduate students will extend their knowledge and understanding of the linguistic concepts that underpin literacy acquisition and how these can be used to inform pedagogy and learning. Through critical analysis of current literature students will develop skills to work in multidisciplinary teams to design both universal and individual interventions that respond to the needs of students with a range of language-based academic difficulties.

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Subject coordinator

Anne Southall

Subject type

Postgraduate

Year level

Year Level 5 - Masters

AQF level

Level 9 - Masters Degree

Available as elective

Yes

Available to study abroad / exchange students

Yes

Capstone subject
Capstones provide students with a way of integrating and applying knowledge and skills gained throughout their course.

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Career ready

Work based learning (placement):No

Subject intended learning outcomes

On successful completion you will be able to:

Analyse and critique relevant bodies of theoretical knowledge that informs professional practice in language and literacy learning.

Design and implement learning programs which apply knowledge and understanding of the linguistic concepts that underpin literacy reading acquisition.

Examine typical and atypical language development and its relationship to academic achievement and psychosocial development.

Research and Design interventions for students with a range of language-based academic difficulties, and disorders informed by formal and informal assessment tools.

Learning activities

Critical analysis of current literature through online learning modules and readings. Engagement with online discussion forums and synchronised collaborative tasks. Online learning activities which apply the module knowledge to case studies and practice. Interactive online materials including podcasts, journals, blogs and discussion forums. Case studies and synchronised collaborative tasks

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