ETL402 Literature in Education (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Information Studies (INFST)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject explores the role of the teacher librarian in the use of literature in education, particularly enhancing student learning outcomes, long term reading motivation and lifelong learning. Topics include literary learning theory and models; literary genres and modes; literary theories of popular culture, postmodernism and visual literacy; social and cultural issues in literature in education; and literature and teacher librarianship.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
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| Distance | Wagga Wagga | Session 3 |
| Distance | Wagga Wagga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: ETL402
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to evaluate a wide variety of literature, and apply such knowledge to the selection, appreciation and critical evaluation of literature in education;
- be able to analyse research literature about literary learning theory and models, and interpret the implications for education;
- be able to appreciate the significance of popular culture, postmodernism and visual literacy in the context of literature in education;
- be able to predict and interpret social and cultural issues as they apply to the use of literature in education;
- be able to identify and apply electronic enhancements for student's experiences with literature; and
- be able to extend the role of the teacher librarian in promoting and supporting the theory and practice of literary learning.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Literary learning theories and models
- Literary genres and modes
- Literary theories
- Social and cultural issues in literature in education
- Literature and teacher librarianship
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.