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Student Handbook, Semester 1, 2008: Bachelor of Education/Bachelor of Arts - English Major - commencing Semester 1

Recommended enrolment pattern for students commencing Semester 1, 2008

  • This enrolment pattern is designed to comply with program requirements.
  • Variations may be possible but should only be considered in consultation with the program adviser.
  • Students with advanced standing from prior study should consult the program adviser for recommended enrolment.
  • Consult the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences course schedule to confirm when courses are offered.
  • Course offerings may change without notice.
Major teaching area - English
Minors available: Civics, Mathematics, Science or Studies of Society and Environment (SOSE) #
Semester 1, 2008

CMN116 Introduction to Creative Writing
EDU100 Becoming a Teacher
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability
Plus select 1 course from:
ENP100 Introduction to Environmental Studies (SOSE minor)
INT140 An Introduction to Australian Politics: The Makings of a Republic? (Civics minor)
MTH101 Introduction to Mathematics (Mathematics minor)
SCI105 Chemistry (Science minor)

Semester 2, 2008

AUS120 The TeXt Files: An Introduction to Cultural Studies
CMN102 Communication Theory and Practice
Plus select 1 course from:
MTH202 Calculus and Algebra (Mathematics minor)
SCI104 Cell Metabolism (Science minor)
SCS110 Introduction to Sociology: Society, Culture and Change (Civics or SOSE minor)
Plus select 1 elective course
May include any of the courses listed above or courses from any faculty (unless you are doing a Mathematics or Science minor in which case electives must be chosen from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

Semester 1, 2009

CMN213 Editing for the Communications Professional
EDU101 Learning about Learning
EDU201 Language and Literacies in Education
Plus select 1 course from:
COR109 Communication and Thought
COR110 Innovation, Creativity and Entrepreneurship
COR111 Environment, Technology and Sustainability

Semester 2, 2009

EDU202 Dimensions of Learner Engagement
EDU210 Workplace Learning: Professional Practice
EDU220 Pedagogies for New Times
EDU221 Assessment for Learning

Semester 1, 2010

EDU301 Vocational and Enterprise Education
EDU310 Workplace Learning: Learning Engagement
EDU330 Senior Phase Curriculum
SCS130 Introduction to Indigenous Australia

Semester 2, 2010

Option 1:
Select 3 courses from:
AUS291 Otherworlds: Myths and Legends from Homer to Disney
CMN247 Creative Writing for the Illustrated Book
CMN260 Creative Writing B: Novel Ideas
CMN267 Creativity and Literature: Victorians to Moderns
Plus select 1 course from:
ENP236 Rural and Regional Sustainability (SOSE minor)
INT235 International Relations: Theory and Practice (Civics minor)
MTH212 Discrete Mathematics (Mathematics minor)
SCI102 Biodiversity and the Environment (Science minor)

Option 2:
Students may use this semester to participate in the GO Program to undertake courses with an overseas higher education provider. Applications must be submitted early in Semester 1, 2010.

Semester 1, 2011

Select 1 course from:
CMN238 Creative Writing D: Paperback Hero
CMN246 Creative Writing for Children and Young Adults
CMN266 Creativity and Literature: Chaucer to Romantics
Plus select 1 course from:
INT250 Forces of Change in International Politics (Civics minor)
SCI103 Cell Biology (Science minor)
SCI110 Science Research Methods (Mathematics minor)
SCS230 Understanding Society: An Introduction to Social Theory (Civics or SOSE minor)
Plus select 2 elective courses
May include any of the advanced courses listed above or advanced courses from any faculty (unless you are doing a Mathematics or Science minor in which case electives must be chosen from the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences)

Semester 2, 2011

EDU311 Workplace Learning: Inclusivity and Diversity
EDU312 Workplace Learning: Professional Engagement
Plus select 2 courses from:
EDU302 E-Learning Leader
EDU303 Learning for Sustainability in Schools
EDU304 Internship and Action Research
EDU305 Human Development and Early Learning
EDU313 Learning Choices
EDU314 Workplace Learning in VET
EDU340 Teaching Reading and Writing in the Early Years
EDU341 Mathematics Education for Early Learning
EDU351 Alternative Schooling Pedagogies

# under review

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