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Unit of Study ENGL1005 - Foundations of English and Literacy: More than Words (2027)

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This unit builds students’ awareness of their English language, literacy and literature knowledge, interests and capacities, and engages them in exploring and applying English and literacy practices in contemporary Australian contexts. Through analysing and producing a variety of texts, students develop foundational capabilities in reading, viewing, speaking, listening and writing for emerging professional practice.

Unit content

Module 1: 21st Century literacy landscape.

Module 2: Literacy for all.

Module 3: Concepts of reading and viewing for professional learning.

Module 4: Speaking and listening professionally.

Module 5: Concepts of writing and composition I for professionals.

Module 6: Concepts of writing and composition II for professionals.

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Location Domestic International
Coffs Harbour
Term1
Term1
Gold Coast
Term1,4,5
Term1,4,5
Lismore
Term1
Term1
Online
Term1,4,5
Term1,4,5

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

explain the pervasive role of English and literacy in contemporary everyday contexts, using appropriate examples

apply and refine personal literacy skills in contemporary contexts to meet the standard required for professional practice

analyse a range of texts to identify and classify their purpose, audience, structure and language features in contemporary contexts

create and edit a range of texts for professional and contemporary educational contexts

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