EDF4074 Understanding text
Faculty of Education
EDF4074 Understanding text is a level 4, 6-credit-point, undergraduate unit from the Faculty of Education. It isn't offered in 2020. It needs EDF3068 and EDF2065.
- Credit points
- 6
- Offered in 2020
- Not offered
- Assessment
- No exam
- 2 tasks
- Workload
- 144 hours
- per semester
This is the 2020 handbook entry. See the 2022 entry.
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Requisites
Before EDF4074
Prerequisites
Pass these before you enrol.
After EDF4074
No unit lists EDF4074 as a prerequisite in the 2020 handbook.
Enrolment rules
Must be enrolled in one of:
D3001 Bachelor of Education (Hons)
D3002 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Arts
D3004 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Music
D3005 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Science
D3006 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Fine Art
D3007 Bachelor of Education (Hons) and Bachelor of Business
Overview
This unit draws on a range of sociocultural theories to consider the nature of texts in the 21st century, and how texts in time and place can be interpreted, understood and responded to. In contemporary literacy environments, the diverse nature of text and meaning-making is being influenced by a range of factors including technology, power-relations and the sociology of childhood. Drawing on policy frameworks, curriculum documents, theory and lived experience, you will critically engage in current debates, issues in the education field and contemporary pedagogical practices to consider how the interpretation of texts can be considered and meaningfully taught in classrooms.
Offerings in 2020
The 2020 handbook lists no offerings for EDF4074.
Assessment
- Planning for critical interpretations of texts (2000 words or equivalent)50%
- Critical analysis of literacy text (2000 words or equivalent)50%
Learning outcomes
When you finish this unit, you should be able to:
- 1
explore and apply a range of frameworks for the teaching of reading comprehension
- 2
develop an understanding of the different modes and the structural and linguistic features of a range of diverse texts
- 3
explore pedagogical approaches and strategies that facilitate children’s critical engagement with a variety of traditional and ‘new’ texts
- 4
design learning to support teachers’ knowledge and understanding of ‘new’ texts.
Workload and teaching
- Teaching approachActive learning
You can expect to undertake a minimum total workload of 144 hours which includes:
- 24 contact hours comprising of lectures, workshops, tutorials and online activities/engagement and;
- 120 hours of self-directed/independent study.
You will be provided with the opportunity to engage with relevant literature and resources. Further, you will be encouraged to deepen your understanding of topic areas through, collegial discussion and debate, and by participating in activities designed to extend your understanding.
Learning resources
Recommended resources
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Common questions
What are the prerequisites for EDF4074?
You need EDF3068 and EDF2065 before you enrol. Enrolment rules also apply.
When is EDF4074 offered?
EDF4074 has no offerings listed in the 2020 handbook.
How much work is EDF4074?
The handbook expects about 144 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.
Does EDF4074 have an exam?
No. EDF4074 has 2 assessment tasks and no exam.