James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2007

BR1110 - Language, Text and Power

Credit points: 03
Year: 2007
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: School of Indigenous Australian Studies

Subject not available to Undergraduate students other than those enrolled into the Tertiary Access Courses

This English subject introduces students to literature where texts are examined for how they are used, by whom and for what purpose. Students will develop techniques of analytical and critical reading, and the theory and practice of language use is also introduced, emphasising how spoken and written texts work in a range of social, cultural and community contexts.

Learning Outcomes

Graduate Qualities


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 30-Mar-2007
Coord/Lect: Ms Lynette Mackay.
Contact hours:
  • 39 hours workshops/Seminars
    Assessment: (50%); (50%).

    External, Study Period 1
    Census Date 30-Mar-2007
    Coord/Lect: Ms Lynette Mackay, Ms Emma Ignjic.
    Method of Delivery: and WWW - LearnJCUPrinted materials
    Assessment:assignments.

    Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
    Census Date 30-Mar-2007
    Coordinator: Ms Lynette Mackay, Ms Emma Ignjic
    Lecturer: jc153816.
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours workshops/Seminars
      Assessment: (50%); (50%).

      Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.