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

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