Issues in Contemporary Literacy Practice

Postgraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
EDUC 5098
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Course ID
206279
Level of study
Level of study
Postgraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
5
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

To critically explore a problematic in literacy praxis informed by the latest theoretical understandings and perspectives from leading-edge research into literacy learning and teaching that will support further investigation through research.

Course learning outcomes

  • Develop advanced specialised knowledge in the field of literacy
  • Critically analyse theoretical perspectives that inform contemporary literacy practices and pedagogies
  • Critically evaluate and apply complex ideas in the development of a case study
  • Provide sustained engagement with issues that further professional competence and practice

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

N/A

Assessment

Essay, Case Study