Foundations of symbolic literacy
Begin with sources, images, and narrative structures, distinguishing description from interpretation.
The association has taught courses for many years using readings, instruction, exercises, case feedback, and service ethics. This edition will publish schedules and enrolment information.
Learners can begin with symbolic literacy, continue into interpretive method, and then study practice and ethics.
I
Understand symbols, traditions, sources, and contexts while building research and conceptual distinctions.
Outcome: describe before asserting
II
Practise question framing, spread or chart reading, layered inference, feedback, and revision.
Outcome: interpret and explain the basis
III
Learn service scope, consent, privacy, risk recognition, records, and referral.
Outcome: serve and know when to stop
Begin with sources, images, and narrative structures, distinguishing description from interpretation.
Question framing, spread relationships, case records, and revision through feedback.
For learners considering services, covering consent, privacy, claims, and referral.