• Semester 1 (Day)

Synopsis

The first  section of  this unit  will  examine  the  history  of
Language and  Literacy teaching.  This will provide students with
a theoretical  base which  will enable them to critically analyse
and interpret  current and future trends in language and literacy
education.   An analysis  of the  various components  of  current
syllabus documents  including drama will conclude this section of
the unit.

The second  section will focus on the development and acquisition
of language,  particularly children's  writing abilities  and the
associated  skills  of  spelling,  handwriting,  punctuation  and
grammar.   The structure  of  various  genres,  the  reading  and
writing processes  and the purpose of writing in other curriculum
areas will  form the  basis of  this section.   The  relationship
between the oral and written modes of language will be studied.