English Education Major
Code MABUTM
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About this Major
This major prepares students for a dynamic and rewarding career teaching English and Literature in secondary schools.
The major combines study in the content of English (including literature, language, writing, and mass media) with studies in educational theory and teaching practice. It is distinctive in its approach to English teaching, emphasising the importance of sound content knowledge and innovative approaches to texts and technologies. Students receive specialised instruction from expert teachers who are also researchers and authors in the field.
Code MABUTM
Availability & Campus
| Location | Availability |
|---|---|
| Joondalup | |
| Mount Lawley | |
| South West | |
| Online |
Details
Structure
Students are required to complete 10 Content units and 2 Curriculum units. Content units educate students in the subject area and the Curriculum units explain how to teach the subject area to others.
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| CUR4210 | Curriculum Enrichment for the Major Secondary Specialisation | 15 |
| ENG1140 | Discovering Literature | 15 |
| ENG2118 | Literature and Theory | 15 |
| ENG2120 | Popular Texts for Young People | 15 |
| LAN1060 | Grammar for Secondary English Teaching and Learning | 15 |
| WRT1600 | Creative Writing | 15 |
| ENG3140 | From Fiction to Film | 15 |
| ENG3160 | Graphic Novels | 15 |
| CCC3106 | Contemporary Australian Literature | 15 |
| Plus, select one (1) unit from the following: | ||
| ENG3050 ^ | Poetry and Passion | 15 |
| WRT3600 ^ | Writing Speculative Fiction | 15 |
| Unit Code | Unit Title | Credit Points |
|---|---|---|
| LAN2250 | Introduction to Secondary English Teaching | 15 |
| LAN2251 | Planning and Teaching English 7-12 | 15 |
^ Core Option
For more detailed unit information for this Major take a look at our Handbook. To organise your life for next semester visit the Teaching timetable.
Student handbookNotes
Learning Outcomes
- Review, analyse and synthesise knowledge of teaching strategies to plan for the content of English teaching.
- Exercise critical thinking and judgement to plan and implement English programs for a range of students with diverse abilities and needs, and assess the outcomes.
- Demonstrate broad and coherent knowledge of English and the Australian Curriculum and teaching strategies for English in secondary education.
- Communicate knowledge and ideas clearly in both written and oral formats.
- Demonstrate leadership, exercise professional judgement and collaborate to plan, problem solve and make decisions in English.
- Adapt knowledge and skills in diverse contexts to create positive learning environments in English Education.
Career Opportunities
Employment opportunities
Graduates will be eligible to seek employment in both government and non-government secondary schools teaching English.
Possible future job titles
Secondary English Teacher
This Major can be studied in the following courses
Experiences
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