EML106 Everyday Language and Literacies: Learning and Practice (8)

In this subject students will develop a critical knowledge of English language and literacy as socio-cultural practice and investigate the everyday literacy practices of human beings, particularly young children. Students will develop an understanding of evidence-based practices across the following elements: oral language, phonemic awareness, comprehension, vocabulary, phonics and fluency. They will learn how oral language is acquired, and explore the relationships between language, literacy and literature. They will explore the features of texts (oral, written, visual and multimodal) which supports literacy learning and teaching of reading for young children between 0 and 8 years of age.

Availability

Session 2 (60)
On Campus
Albury-Wodonga Campus
Bathurst Campus
Port Macquarie Campus
Wagga Wagga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: EML106. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

HD/FL

Duration

One session

School

School of Education

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is not available to students who have completed EMC203, EML110, EML302 and EML449.

Subject Relationships

EML449 Paired Subject
EML302 Shares similar content
EML110 Shares similar content
EMC203 Shares similar content

Incompatible Subjects

EMC203, EML110, EML302, EML449

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to articulate knowledge of English language and literacy as socio-cultural practice;
  • be able to discuss oral language acquisition and the everyday language and literacy practices of young children;
  • be able to articulate knowledge about phonics and phonemic awareness and their relationship to everyday language and literacy practices of young children;
  • be able to discuss transitions (for example, to preschool, to school, to new social contexts) as related to language, learning and literacy practices;
  • be able to describe the relationship between language, literacy and literature;
  • be able to describe different aspects of reading and writing as these relate to language, learning and literature, and everyday literacy practices;
  • be able to explain how texts (literary, factual, multimodal and digital) support the literacy learning of young children between 0 and 8 years of age; and
  • be able to explain connections between play, language and learning.

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • English language and literacy in the everyday lives of young children: an introduction to socio-cultural perspectives
  • Oral language: acquisition, use and development
  • English language learning and literacy practice: understanding transitions
  • Literature and the role of texts for language and literacy learning in early childhood
  • Play, language and learning: phonemic awareness and comprehension

Indicative Assessment

The following table summarises the assessment tasks for the online offering of EML106 in Session 2 2021. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated and can also differ to suit the mode of study (online or on campus).

Item Number
Title
Value %
1
Language acquisition: analysis and referencing
0
2
Early language development: a sociocultural view
40
3
Quality books for the read aloud
60

The information contained in the CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: June 2022. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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