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Unit of Study ENGL1004 - English: Literature, Language and Literacy (2027)

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Unit description

This unit introduces foundational and developing knowledge of literature, language and literacy for early childhood and primary education. Students investigate a wide range of literary, visual and multimodal texts that provide insight into Aboriginal, multicultural and children’s experiences; explore early language acquisition from 0–5 years; and consider introductory aspects of child development. The unit builds initial capabilities for planning and assessing early reading in K–6 contexts using evidence-based practices.

Unit content

Module 1: Acquisition of Language

Module 2: Theories of Language Acquisition

Module 3: Children’s Literature and Diversity

Module 4: Literacy — Reading Development

Module 5: Literacy — Teaching Reading

Module 6: Literacy — Teaching Writing

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Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term2
Term2
Gold Coast
Term2,5
Term2,5
Lismore
Term2
Term2
Online
Summer Term
Term2,5
Summer Term
Term2,5
Perth
Term2,5
Term2,5

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On completion of this unit, students should be able to:

investigate a range of literary, visual and multimodal texts that provide insights into Aboriginal, multicultural and children’s experiences

explain early language acquisition from 0–5 years and summarise introductory aspects of child development

describe key principles of early reading development and outline the role of digital literacies in contemporary literacy learning

identify and explain evidence-based approaches for teaching and assessing reading in K–6, including phonemic awareness, systematic phonics instruction and strategies for monitoring student progress

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