Unit of Study: EDPG6014 - New Literacies
This unit addresses the changing dimensions of English teaching with respect to the emerging research in what has been termed 'New Literacies'. In the context of K-12 classrooms and beyond, it criticaly examines issues of media literacy, critical literacy, cultural literacy, visual literacy and digital literacy. It also examines new literacies of the body, use of avatars, and digital storytelling. The focus is primarily on the new and potential future kinds of literacy demands on children in a visually saturated and technological advancing society. It particulary examines emerging sites of literacy and literacy practices such as online communities, where children are negotiating new forms of literacies, identities and power. Students in the class will be working in and exploring community literacies of the virtual world of Second Life throughout this unit.
Unit coordinator: Dr Angela Thomas
Classes: 9 wks x 2 hrs; 1 Saturday session to be negotiated in week 1
Assessment: Text analysis/3,000 word critique; Seminar presentation/paper
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This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Doctor of Education
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Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
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Master of Education
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Master of Education (Research)
This course focuses primarily on research in the area of education.
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Master of Philosophy in Education
This course is designed for students interested in pursuing research in the area of Education but not eligible to undertake a PhD.
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