Critical Approaches to English unit (EPR310)

Online

Introduction

In this unit we will focus on the Literature Strand of the Australian Curriculum: English and build skills and knowledge for the teaching of language, literacy and literature in the primary school. Evidence based theory and research in Children’s literature ensures that leaners learn to develop vocabulary knowledge, reading fluency and reading comprehension skills and at the same provides an avenue for students to learn about their own cultural heritage and the cultures of other people. 
During the unit, you will explore the 4 sub strands of the Australian Curriculum (i) literature and context (ii) responding to literature (iii) examining literature and (iv) creating literature.

Summary

Unit name	Critical Approaches to English
Unit code	EPR310
Credit points	12.5
College/School	Arts and Society Faculty of Education
Discipline	Education
Coordinator	Professor Robyn Cox
Available as an elective?	No
Delivered By	University of Tasmania
Level	Advanced

Availability

Location	Study period	Attendance options		Available to
Online	Semester 2

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Key Dates

Study Period	Start date	Census date	WW date	End date
Semester 2	5/7/2026	27/7/2026	30/8/2026	24/10/2026

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Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

• Critically examine theoretical concepts in Australia Curriculum: English - sub strand Literature.
• Examining literature, in particular features of literary texts and language devices in literary texts and how texts reflect the context of culture and situation.
• Demonstrate understanding of the theory of an MTSS framework, the direct relationship to evidence-based teaching practices and skill in how to practically implement tier 1 in the classroom.
• Apply your knowledge of pedagogical approaches to consider discipline specific texts and specific discipline literacies.

Fee Information

Field of Education	Commencing Student Contribution 1,3	Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3	Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3	Domestic Full Fee 4
070103	$592.00	$592.00	not applicable	$2,562.00

• Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
• HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility³
• FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility⁴

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Requisites

Prerequisites

EPR210

Teaching

Teaching Pattern	Weekly lectures and on-line tutorials will be held where applicable.
Assessment	What is a literary text? (25%)|Appraisal of a literature study unit of work (35%)|Brief Learning Sequence (40%)
Timetable	View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required	McDonald, L. (2023). A New Literature Companion for Teachers (3rd Ed).  Primary English Teaching Association of Australia.
Recommended

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