EDUC20081 Literacy, Power and Learning

University of Melbourne · Level 2 · 12.5 points · Runs in 2026: Winter.

Is EDUC20081 hard?

EDUC20081: About average. Makes it easier: No final exam. No student reviews yet — based on the Handbook only.

What you learn

How literacy gives or takes away power, from censorship and propaganda to what schools choose to teach.

After it you can

What you need first

None

How it’s assessed

Assignments 100%

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Quick answers

When is EDUC20081 offered?
Runs in 2026: Winter.
What do I need before taking EDUC20081?
No prerequisites.
Does EDUC20081 have a final exam?
No, there is no final exam. Assessment: Assignments 100%.
How many class hours a week does EDUC20081 have?
3 h a week in class
Can I take EDUC20081 as breadth?
Yes, for: Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Biomedicine, Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Design, Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre), Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art), Bachelor of Music, Bachelor of Science.
Can I rate EDUC20081?
Yes. If you've taken it, rate it anonymously on this page (difficulty, workload, marking, would you recommend it) and leave a tip for next year's students. Averages show once 3 students have rated it; tips are checked before they appear.

Source: University of Melbourne Handbook 2026

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