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Bachelor of Arts (Education)
(Taught by the Faculty of Education)
Study in Education in the Arts degree is grouped into 3 recommended specialised strands:
- Language in Education
- Equity and Socio-cultural Diversity
- Educational Psychology and Special Education
The suggested pattern of studies for each recommended specialised strand is outlined below. Students are free to select subjects across the recommended specialised strands and are able to incorporate related areas of interest into a comprehensive program of studies. It is recommended that students consult with the BA Coordinator in the Faculty of Education regarding their intended program of studies.
Major Study
Education may be undertaken as a second major in the Bachelor of Arts (course code 702), provided that the first major is selected from one of the major studies offered by the Faculty of Arts (including Aboriginal Studies) and provided that all the degree requirements are met.
A Major in Education in the Bachelor of Arts is made up of at least 48 credit points chosen as follows.
- Students must successfully complete EDUF111 and EDUF212,
- Plus a further 24 credit points from 300 and 400 level subjects listed in the 3 recommended specialised strands below,
- Plus a further 12 credit points from subjects listed in the 3 recommended specialised strands below.
Subjects may also be selected from those listed in the Education Course Structures with an EDUE prefix (it should be noted that enrolment quotas apply). Related disciplines, such as Communication Studies, English Language and Linguistics, Psychology or Sociology, may be studied if approved by the Faculty of Education - BA (Education) Coordinator.
Subjects |
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Credit points |
Core |
EDUF111 |
Education I |
6 |
EDUF212 |
Education II |
6 |
Language in Education Stream
Students should note that a specialist qualification in Language Teaching, the Certificate In Second Language Teaching is also available. Contact the Faculty Of Education for further information. |
Elective: 200-level |
EDUC291 |
Youth, Culture, Education |
8 |
Electives: 300-level |
EDUE303 |
Teaching Language and Literacy Through
Literature in Early Childhood Years |
6 |
EDUE304 |
Teaching Language Through Literature in the Primary and Middle Years |
6 |
EDUE319 |
Programming and Methodology in Second Language Teaching |
6 |
EDUE336 |
Practicum or Project in Second Language Teaching |
6 |
EDUE340 |
Materials and Technology in Second Language Teaching |
6 |
EDUL314 |
Language and Ideology |
8 |
EDUE317 |
English Language: Examining Learners Problems |
6 |
EDUT301 |
Research Methods |
6 |
The following 2 cp subjects are also available. Students proposing to enrol in these subjects should consult with BA Coordinator within the Faculty of Education. |
EDUE328 |
The English Sound System |
2 |
EDUE329 |
Teaching Listening to Second Language Learners |
2 |
EDUE330 |
Teaching English in International Contexts |
2 |
EDUE331 |
Teaching Reading to Second Language Learners |
2 |
EDUE332 |
Teaching Grammar and Vocabulary |
2 |
EDUE334 |
Teaching Writing to Second Language Learners |
2 |
EDUE335 |
Teaching Speaking to Second Language Learners |
2 |
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Equity and Socio-cultural Diversity Stream |
Elective: 200-level |
EDUC291 |
Youth, Culture, Education |
8 |
EDUC292 |
Gender and Social Justice |
8 |
Electives: 300-level |
EDUE326 |
Curriculum and Program Evaluation |
8 |
EDUE301 |
Issues in Aboriginal Education |
6 |
EDUE302 |
Aboriginal Pedagogy |
6 |
EDUL314 |
Language and Ideology |
8 |
EDUT301 |
Research Methods |
6 |
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Educational Psychology and Special Education Stream |
Electives: 200-level |
EDUC213 |
Educational Psychology in Teaching and Learning |
6 |
EDUC217 |
The Psychology of Exceptional Children |
6 |
EDUF204 |
Learners with Exceptional Needs |
6 |
EDUF232 |
Early Intervention and Children with Special Needs |
6 |
Electives: 300-level and 400-level |
EDUF311 |
Education III |
6 |
EDUE320 |
Behaviour Management (Not to count with EDUE311) |
6 |
EDUE321 |
Reading Difficulties
(Not to count with EDUE312) |
6 |
EDUF311 |
Education III |
6 |
EDUT301 |
Research Methods |
6 |
EDUE411 |
Disability issues across the Life Span |
6 |
EDUE412 |
Programming for Individuals with Moderate to Severe Disabilities |
6 |
400-Level Honours (Separate course application required) |
EDUZ401 |
Education Honours |
24 |
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