James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

ED1421 - Foundations of Language and Literacy in Education

Credit points: 03
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by: College of Arts, Society & Education

Limited offering available to RATEP students only.

This subject is an introduction to contemporary theories and practices about language and literacy education for children from birth to 18 years. The subject introduces concepts involved in discussing and analysing language and discourse, with a central emphasis on how both spoken and written language works in social contexts. Topics include language and culture; the development of language from birth; the development of literacy; second language learning and classroom talk. There is also a focus on academic writing and critical approaches to media texts. This subject examines theories and practices pertaining to language acquisition, literacy teaching and learning, and oracy. It also provides 'real life' examples as a means of contextualising theories and making these relevant to the world of teaching. The content presented in this subject bears relevance to early childhood, primary, middle and secondary schooling contexts, and to all subject areas - adopting and promoting a cross-curricular approach.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 1
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Professor Elaine Sharplin
Contact hours:
  • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
  • 13 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2
    Assessment:analytical writing task; writing task focusing on applying key concepts and their implications for teaching (40%); test focusing on introductory topics and personal literacy (20%); centrally-administered final exam (40%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory performance in literacy test

    Townsville, Limited, Study Period 1
    Census Date 24-Mar-2016
    Face to face teaching (Online tutorial attendance at RATEP to be advised)
    Coordinator: Professor Elaine Sharplin
    Contact hours:
    • 39 hours - includes 13 online collaborate tutorials and online lectures
      Assessment:analytical writing task; writing task focusing on applying key concepts and their implications for teaching (40%); test focusing on introductory topics and personal literacy (20%); centrally-administered final exam (40%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory performance in literacy test

      External, Study Period 1
      Census Date 24-Mar-2016
      Coordinator: Professor Elaine Sharplin
      Contact hours:
      • 39 hours - online
        Method of Delivery:WWW - LearnJCU
        Assessment:analytical writing task; writing task focusing on applying key concepts and their implications for teaching (40%); test focusing on introductory topics and personal literacy (20%); centrally-administered final exam (40%).
        Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory performance in literacy test

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 1
        Census Date 24-Mar-2016
        Coordinator: Professor Elaine Sharplin
        Contact hours:
        • 26 hours lectures - 2 hours/week
        • 13 hours tutorials - Commence Week 2
          Assessment:analytical writing task; writing task focusing on applying key concepts and their implications for teaching (40%); test focusing on introductory topics and personal literacy (20%); centrally-administered final exam (40%).
          Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory performance in literacy test

          JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
          Census Date 11-Aug-2016
          Coordinator: Professor Elaine Sharplin
          Contact hours:
          • 26 hours lectures - Lectures 2 hrs per week
          • 13 hours tutorials - Tutorials 1 hr per week
            Assessment:analytical writing task; writing task focusing on applying key concepts and their implications for teaching (40%); test focusing on introductory topics and personal literacy (20%); centrally-administered final exam (40%).
            Special Assessment Requirements:Satisfactory performance in literacy test

            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.