Course Title: Analyse stories / narratives within cultures

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C4346 Certificate IV in EAL (Access)

Course Title: Analyse stories / narratives within cultures

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 90

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

GEDU6042

City Campus

TAFE

360T Education

Face-to-Face

Term1 2014,
Term1 2015

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou / Bloss Robertson

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au / bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit of competency describes reading and writing performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by adult learners with language backgrounds other than English. The focus of this unit is to analyse and explore the significance of stories told within and across cultures and the ways personal and cultural identities are shaped.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

none



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU20749 Analyse stories / narratives within cultures

Elements:

1 Examine stories in relation to personal and cultural identity

2 Examine the relationship between stories and their cultural context


3 Examine different versions of stories
 


Learning Outcomes

Learning Outcomes described in this unit relate to:
 

  • to the two Performance Criteria of the Element
  • the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of Reading 3/3+ and Writing 3/3+ and
  • the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) 
  • http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework .
  • They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Reading and Writing at Level 4.


Overview of Assessment

This course is part of a full-time integrated program. You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You will be assessed by reading and examining stories in their cultural context.

Feedback:

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class both oral and written, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

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