Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | LITERACY AND SOCIETY | ||
Code | COMM311 | ||
Coordinator |
Professor KP Richardson Communication and Media Kay100@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2022-23 | Level 6 FHEQ | First Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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To introduce students to theoretical debates about the nature and function of literacy. To analyse the the role of literacy in a range of different social contexts. |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) By the end of this module students should be able to discuss various uses of the term ‘literacy’ in different academic and public debates. |
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(LO2) By the end of this module students should be able to assess critically and in depth the views of various authors on the importance of literacy in society. |
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(LO3) By the end of this module students should be able to demonstrate a certain level of analytic ability in relation to English language texts (note: this is not designed as a formal English language programme or module and the emphasis upon terminology etc. will be relatively light). |
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(S1) Critical thinking and problem solving - Evaluation |
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(S2) Communication (oral, written and visual) - Presentation skills - written |
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(S3) Information skills - Critical reading |
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(S4) Skills in using technology - Information accessing |
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(S5) Improving own learning/performance - Reflective practice |
Syllabus |
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There are seven main areas of focus on the module, corresponding to sections of the course textbook. Introduction to the module Technologies of literacy and writing as a technology. Literacy and cognition. Literacy development. Culture and community. Orthography as social practice. Power, privilege and discourse. Mobilising literacy. The course ends with student presentations on such topics as: Eye dialect. Alternative scripts for English. Writing as transcription. Written language and written music. The history and function of the Captcha. Scripts of other languages. The International Phonetic Alphabet. The National Literacy Strategy. Country case study. The legacies of Greek and Latin. 'Writing' and 'reading' as metaphors. Literacy and the reading of graphic forms. |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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Teaching Method 1 - Lecture Teaching Method 2 - Seminar |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
12 |
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24 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 126 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
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Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
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Coursework project There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) :Semester 1 | 0 | 90 | ||||
An individual class presentation, with slideshow There is a resit opportunity. Standard UoL penalty applies for late submission. This is not an anonymous assessment. Assessment Schedule (When) | 0 | 10 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |