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Language and Literacy in Early Childhood - ECED823
This unit will explore what language is and how it develops in early childhood from birth to 8 years of age. The relationship between language, learning and culture will be investigated. Students will consider different definitions of literacy and examine how oral language in the early years of life relates to subsequent knowledge of written, visual and aural texts. Issues to be addressed include how to create a language and literacy rich environment and the central role of adults in supporting children's language and literacy development in a range of contexts.
| Credit Points: | 4 |
| When Offered: | X2 - External study; Offered in Session 2 (On-campus dates: 13 October) |
| Staff Contact(s): | Associate Professor Jane Torr |
| Prerequisites: |
ECED600 or ECED817 or admission to MEChild or MEdLead(ECE) or PGDipEChild or PGCertEChild or MEd or PGDipEdS or MIndigenousEd or PGDipIndigenousEd or PGCertIndigenousEd |
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| NCCW(s): | ECED880 |
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| Assessed As: | Graded |
| Offered By: | Institute of Early Childhood Faculty of Human Sciences |
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