- Students are to follow the requirements of the Handbook for the year they commenced the course.
However, the subject links below do not contain the subject information for the current year. You can view current subject information through the new Course Handbook.
Literacy | 2019
Overview
The Master of Education (Literacy) is designed to further extend teachers' understandings of the English curriculum, and provides an opportunity for in-depth study of the curriculum domain through the options offered. Understanding the research basis for current policy and curriculum development is an important component of the Masters program.
Course Structure
The Master of Education (Literacy) requires:
- The successful completion of 72 credit points of study, comprising:
- 6 core subjects (36cp). EDGZ921 must be completed within the first 36 credit points of study and EDGR926 be completed in the last session of the degree; and
- 3 electives (18cp) selected from the list of recommended electives; and
- 3 electives (18cp) selected from any Master of Education specialisation.
- No more than 4 subjects will be at 800 level.
| Subject Code | Subject Name | Credit Points | Session(s) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students must complete the following six core subjects (36cp): | |||
| EDGZ921 | Introduction To Research & Inquiry | 6 | Autumn, Spring, Summer 2019/2020 |
| EDGR921 | Expanding Literacy Repertoires | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR922 | Literature for Children and Young People | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGR924 | Learning Environments for Literacy Development | 6 | Not available in 2019 |
| EDGR926 | Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGR927 | Knowing about Language in English K-10 | 6 | Spring |
| Plus three subjects selected from the following list of recommended electives (18cp): | |||
| EDGI900 | Introduction to Technology in Education | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGL911 | Leadership of Curriculum, Instruction and Assessment | 6 | Spring |
| EDGS918 | Approaches to Reading Difficulties: Theories and Strategies | 6 | Autumn |
| EDGT932 | Second Language Literacy | 6 | Spring |
| EDGZ906 | Minor Research Project in Education | 6 | Autumn, Spring |
| EDGZ966 | Vygotskian Studies in Education | 6 | Spring |
| Plus three elective subjects selected from any Master of Education specialisation (18cp) | |||
Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.
For information regarding timetables, tutorials, and classes please the visit the Timetables and Classes page.
Entry Requirements and Credit Arrangements
Information on academic and English language requirements, as well as eligibility for credit for prior learning, is available from the Course Finder.
Other Information
For further information please email: ssc@uow.edu.au