Handbook : Unit informationEdith Cowan University

Faculty of Education and Arts

School: Education

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• Unit Title

  Professional Literacies

• Unit Code

  LAN1240

• Year

  2015

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  1

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  Online

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Description

This unit examines the systematic nature of language including its structure, how it varies and how it is shaped by users, situations and contexts. It investigates how language operates as a social process through the analysis of written and multimodal texts relevant to the professions.

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded EDF1103, EDU1009, LAN1000, LAN1009, RPS1100

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Apply knowledge of the influence of the socio-cultural context on language use to evaluate spoken, written and multimodal texts.
2. Apply understandings of the structure of language and the metalanguage used to describe this structure.
3. Investigate, select, apply and evaluate strategies to enhance communication for a range of audiences, purposes and contexts.
4. Produce and evaluate a range of spoken and written discourse suited to their profession.

Unit Content

1. Language as a semiotic system which can be analysed and described.
2. Selection, use and evaluation of communication strategies related to the professions.
3. The socio-cultural nature of language and how it varies.
4. Theory and practice related to language use in a range of professional contexts.

Additional Learning Experience Information

Lectures and tutorials.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Text References

• Yule, G. (2006). The study of language. (3rd ed.). Cambridge, United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
• Woodward-Kron, R., & Thomson, E. (2000). Academic writing: A language-based approach. Wollongong, Australia: University of Wollongong. Gonichi Language Systems (CD).
• Pence, K.L., & Justice, L.M. (2008). Language development from theory to practice. New Jersey, NJ: Pearson Education.
• Morris, A., & Stewart-Dore, N. (1984). Learning to learn from text: Effective reading in the content area. Sydney, Australia: Addison-Wesley.
• McDonald, H. (1993). Identity and the axquisition of academic literacy: A case study. Open letter. 4 (1), 3-14.
• Lawson, L., Nelson, P., & Reese, M. (2004). Becoming a writer at university. Brisbane, Australia: Queensland University of Technology. (CD and booklet).
• Droga, L., & Humphrey, S. (2003). Grammar and meaning: An introduction for primary teachers. Chapters 1 & 2. Berri, Australia: Target Texts.
• Derewianka, B. (1998). A grammar companion for primary teachers. Sydney, Australia: NSW. PETA.
• Derewianka, B. (1990). Exploring how texts work. Sydney, Australia: PETA.
• Clark, R., & Ivanic, R. (1997). The politics of writing. London, United Kingdom: Routledge.
• Burridge, K., & Mulder, J. (1998). English in Australia and New Zealand. South Melbourne, Australia: Cambridge University Press.
• Bear, D.R., Invernizzi, M., Templeton, S., & Johnston, F. (2008). Words their way: Word study for phonics, vocabulary, and spelling instruction. Columbus, OH: Pearson Prentice Hall.
• ^ LAN1240 Reader (Oxford)

^ Mandatory reference

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