Course Title: Analyse literary texts and genres
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C5290 Diploma of Education Support
Course Title: Analyse literary texts and genres
Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office
Nominal Hours: 90
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Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
TCHE5828 |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
360T Education |
Distance / Correspondence or Face-to-Face or Internet or Workplace |
Term1 2014, Term1 2015 |
Course Contact: Soosan Kian
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9183
Course Contact Email: soosan.kian@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit develops the knowledge and skills required to analyse texts from a range of genres and use a range of critical tools.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
No specific pre-requisite and co-requisite.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VU20758 Analyse literary texts and genres |
Elements: |
1 Examine the relationship between a range of texts and the contexts in which they are produced and read 2 Analyse the relationship between genres and their cultural context 3 Analyse differing interpretations of texts from a range of theoretical perspectives |
Learning Outcomes
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required to analyse texts from a range of genres and use a range of critical tools.
Overview of Assessment
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 may be assessed by:
• oral presentations; group and/or individual
• Direct observation of actual and simulated work practice
• Oral or written questioning
• Assignments and projects
• Presentation of a portfolio of evidence which may comprise of essays, reports, relective writing and/or photographs and/or video and audio files
• Review of products produced through work-based or course activities
• Third-party feedback from a work supervisor/employer
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.
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