EEB432 Learning and Teaching Through Text in Adult and Vocational Education (8)

Abstract

This subject is designed to introduce students to teaching through the use of text including the specific teaching of grammar and the mechanics of writing. It develops skills and knowledge in the area of text analysis and explores the nature and structure of grammar and text. This subject enables students to develop their understanding of Systemic Functional Grammar in terms of teaching and learning in the field of adult and vocational education.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
Online	Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EEB432
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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Education

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

identify grammar functions and discuss their use in relation to meaning;
identify and discuss whole text organisation and language patterns;
identify and discuss the purpose and context of texts and link these to language choices; and
discuss the relevance and application of learning to professional practice across a variety of adult educational contexts.

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:

Systemic Functional Grammar
Units of grammatical analysis
Grammar and meaning
Speech function
The nature of the clause
How text represents the real
Organising information in texts

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