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Introduction
This unit provides you with in-depth theoretical knowledge about the nature, structure and development of language from a functional approach and its relations to language and literacy education. It is built on the foundational concepts in the first two core English units, ESH110 and ESH210, and has a strong focus on the Language and Literacy strands of the Australian Curriculum: English. You will have the opportunity to extend your knowledge of spelling, and to enhance your creative writing and lesson planning skills. You will also be required to develop classroom resources for the teaching and learning of spelling and writing.
Summary
| Unit name | Linguistics for Literacy |
| Unit code | EPR315 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Vinh To |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Sustainable Development Goals
The Unit Coordinator has identified that this unit aligns with the following UN Sustainable Development Goals. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on the alignment of the unit with these goals.
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
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| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify and apply key theoretical concepts
- Create teaching and learning resources
- Create learning experiences using written texts
- Use language resources to communicate meaning
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Requisites
Prerequisites
(ESH110 and ESH210) or (EPR110 and ERP210)Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Off Campus: Weekly (online) pre-recorded lecture (1 hour) and weekly participation in discussions and activities on MyLO (2 hours). |
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| Assessment | Participation and Engagement (10%)|Creating Spelling Resources for Learning and Teaching (20%)|Creative Writing (30%)|Lesson Planning (40%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Adoniou, M. (2016). Spelling it out: How words work and how to teach them. Cambridge University Press.
Reading Lists provide direct access to all material on unit reading lists in one place. This includes eReadings and items in Reserve. You can access the Reading List for this unit from the link in MyLO, or by going to the Reading Lists page on the University Library website. |
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| Recommended | These materials will be useful to your developing knowledge and understanding of the content in this unit, but you are not required to purchase them. When seeking sources of evidence to support your assignment work, you will find these a useful starting point. These materials are available for a limited loan period from the University Library collection.
Clayton, S., (2021). Education APA7 Reference Guide. https://www.utas.edu.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0009/1427913/Education-APA7-reference-guide-v1.0.pdf Department of Education and Training New South Wales. (2007). Writing and spelling Strategies: Assisting students who have additional learning support needs. https://cer.schools.nsw.gov.au/content/dam/doe/sws/schools/c/cer/localcontent/writingandspellingstrategies.pdf |
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