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English Language Studies A: Grammar and Written Communication
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EDMST6011 - English Language Studies A: Grammar and Written Communication
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<p>This unit provides an overview of English grammar and discourse, from the perspective of educational and language sciences. Students completing this unit will learn the metalanguage and functions of grammar in Australian Standard English, including the parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective etc.), phrases, clause and sentences types. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to understand and deliver a functional grammar curriculum, including, though not limited to, the grammar-related benchmarks of the Australian National Curriculum and Victorian Curriculum F–10. Grammatical development and milestones in children such as orders of acquisition, and grammatical development in second language learners will be examined. The current research on grammatical development, grammar pedagogy and evidence-based instructional practices will also be considered. The unit will teach students about the relationship between grammar, written communication and discourse. Students will learn about the different text types needed for literacy, e.g. recounts, information reports, narratives etc. and be able to explicitly articulate how these different text types use grammar in different ways to achieve specific functions. How coherence and cohesion in communication is achieved, and its relationship to grammar, will also be studied.</p>
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<p>•This unit will cover the following topics:<br>
•Key metalanguage of English grammar and discourse<br>
•Current research and best practice in pedagogical grammar<br>
•The functions of grammar in authentic texts<br>
•The relationship between grammar and written communication<br>
•The development and acquisition of grammar <br>
•Text types and genre analysis</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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<p>This unit provides an overview of English grammar and discourse, from the perspective of educational and language sciences. Students completing this unit will learn the metalanguage and functions of grammar in Australian Standard English, including the parts of speech (noun, verb, adjective etc.), phrases, clause and sentences types. Students will develop the skills and knowledge required to understand and deliver a functional grammar curriculum, including, though not limited to, the grammar-related benchmarks of the Australian National Curriculum and Victorian Curriculum F–10. Grammatical development and milestones in children such as orders of acquisition, and grammatical development in second language learners will be examined. The current research on grammatical development, grammar pedagogy and evidence-based instructional practices will also be considered. The unit will teach students about the relationship between grammar, written communication and discourse. Students will learn about the different text types needed for literacy, e.g. recounts, information reports, narratives etc. and be able to explicitly articulate how these different text types use grammar in different ways to achieve specific functions. How coherence and cohesion in communication is achieved, and its relationship to grammar, will also be studied.</p>
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<p>•This unit will cover the following topics:<br> •Key metalanguage of English grammar and discourse<br> •Current research and best practice in pedagogical grammar<br> •The functions of grammar in authentic texts<br> •The relationship between grammar and written communication<br> •The development and acquisition of grammar <br> •Text types and genre analysis</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070115 - English as a Second Language Teaching
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmst6011">View unit fees</a>
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<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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<p>Recognise the components of English Grammar at the clause, sentence and discourse level.</p>
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<p>Examine the different text types of English</p>
K3
<p>Identify how grammar functions to create meaning in authentic texts</p>
K4
<p>Examine and consider the current research and best practices relating to grammar pedagogy</p>
K5
<p>Apply the developmental milestones in the acquisition of grammar</p>
S1
<p>Use grammatical metalanguage to analyse the English language</p>
S2
<p>Transfer knowledge of grammar and discourse to effective intervention and pedagogy</p>
S3
<p>Use evidence-based research on grammar to inform practice</p>
A1
<p>Apply knowledge of grammar and discourse to correctly interpret curriculum</p>
A2
<p>Produce analysis of texts demonstrating an understanding of English grammar</p>
A3
<p>Plan appropriate strategies and interventions to promote grammatical knowledge in students to improve literacy outcomes</p>
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<p>Analysis of grammar and discourse: MCQ and short answer format to display mastery of the metalanguage needed for understanding English grammar.</p>
<p>Quiz</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, A2
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<p>Lesson plan/intervention outline for teaching an aspect of grammar, with justification from current research, language development and/or curriculum benchmarks.</p>
<p>Written task/essay</p>
<p>50-70%</p>
K1, K3, K4, K5, S2, S3, A1, A3
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Postgraduate - Coursework
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
070115 - English as a Second Language Teaching
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 1</strong><p>On-line Learning</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/edmst6011">View unit fees</a>
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