483-121 Learning Area (Sec) Language & Literacy

Sub-major in English (literature or literary studies) or sub-major in writing or linguistics together with a part in English (literature or literary studies).

Students whose initial degree is from a University in which the language of instruction and assessment is other than English must have an IELTS score of 8.0 (no band lower than 7.0) to enrol in this subject.

483-126 Learning Area (Sec) English.

This subject will offer practical and theoretical perspectives on literacy and language studies beyond those that are covered in the English Learning Area subject. Topics will include: the teaching of knowledge about language within the secondary English program, from both a year 7-10 perspective and a VCE perspective (encompassing the teaching of the VCE subject 'English Language'); language and literacy across the curriculum; theoretical underpinnings of literacy programs; and a critical examination of a range of school-based, state-based and national literacy initiatives. Across both semesters, students will develop their own knowledge about language, examining language as a system at the phonological, lexical, syntactic, and discourse levels and looking broadly at the sociolinguistics of English in Australia.

Assignments totalling 4000 words.

• A Droga & S Humphrey, Grammar and Meaning. Target Texts, 2003.