Exploring Literature

Abstract

In this subject students will develop professional skills in the appreciation and critical evaluation of literature through immersion in a wide variety of genres, explicit instruction in theories and frameworks, critical analysis of research and reflexive transformation of their practice. Exploration requires movement from the known to the unknown and … For more content click the Read More button below.

In this subject students will develop professional skills in the appreciation and critical evaluation of literature through immersion in a wide variety of genres, explicit instruction in theories and frameworks, critical analysis of research and reflexive transformation of their practice. Exploration requires movement from the known to the unknown and in this sense the student will examine their existing approaches to literature and challenge these with new models, forms and modes. Students will design a web folio of literature-based learning and connections.

Syllabus

The role of literature in our lives: Exploring literature relationships between literary texts and teachersrelationships with literacy and languagerelationships with historical, cultural and social contextsrelationships between literary texts and students Approaches to literature in education: Investigating literature Ethical considerations when selecting and studying texts from Indigenous or minority voices?Engaging young … For more content click the Read More button below. Moving into the unknown: Literature in the curriculum now and in the future class, culture, identity and discourses of literature in official curriculumbalancing curriculum requirements and classroom realitiesStories from the coal faceLiterary texts and schools of the future

The role of literature in our lives: Exploring literature

relationships between literary texts and teachers
relationships with literacy and language
relationships with historical, cultural and social contexts
relationships between literary texts and students

Approaches to literature in education: Investigating literature

Ethical considerations when selecting and studying texts from Indigenous or minority voices?
Engaging young people with literature through an inquiry approach
Frameworks for engaging young people with a praxis of meaning making through narrative

Moving into the unknown: Literature in the curriculum now and in the future

class, culture, identity and discourses of literature in official curriculum
balancing curriculum requirements and classroom realities
Stories from the coal face
Literary texts and schools of the future

Assessment items

1. Digital Anthology

2. Literature study as curriculum inquiry

Learning outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

Understand the unique and essential role of literature in the curriculum of the twenty-first century.

Demonstrate a grounded understanding of narratology and literary theory.

Exhibit professional judgement and creativity in the selection of literary texts.

Enrolment restrictions

Available to students in the Master of Education