Australian Journal of Language and Literacy, February 1st, 2005
I have a real passion for movies. I read movie magazines. I read books about movies ... I've seen quite a few movies and would be able to tell you a fair bit about most movies. (David, year 9, aged 15) David, we can be confident, will be a lifelong learner, at least as long as movies continue to be screened. This paper will describe the ways in which many young people are reading and interacting with texts of all sorts, often without adult direction, in fields not covered by their formal schooling. They do so out of curiosity and 'passion' without seeking external rewards for their efforts. A...
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