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Literacy Education

The Master of Education (Literacy Education) is designed to further extend teachers' understandings of the English curriculum, and provides an opportunity for in-depth study of the curriculum domain through the options offered. Understanding the research basis for current policy and curriculum development is an important component of the Masters program.

The MEd (Literacy Education) program comprises 48 credit points of study, chosen as follows:

Subject Code	Subject	Session	Credit Points
Core Subjects:
EDGZ921	Introduction to Research and Inquiry	Autumn/Spring/Summer	6
EDGR921	Expanding Literacy Repertoires	Spring	6
EDGR922	Literature for Children and Young People	Autumn	6
EDGR923	Knowing about Language in Context	Spring/EDU Intake Jan	6
* Elective Subjects - select at least 6 credit points from the following:
EDGR924	Learning Environments for Literacy Development	Autumn/EDU Intake Jan	6
EDGR925	Literacy Assessment: Research, Policy and Practice	Spring	6
EDGR926	Current Issues in English Curriculum and Policy	Annual	6
Plus 18 credit points from the list above, or from any other Master of Education specialisation (to total 48 credit points for the whole degree).

* Please note: Elective subjects may be cancelled if minimum enrolment numbers are not met.

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Last reviewed: 5 December, 2013