Academic English 1

Subject 175-120 (2008)

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Credit Points: 12.500
Level: Undergraduate
Dates & Locations:

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2008:

Semester 1, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

Semester 2, - Taught on campus.
Pre-teaching Period Start not applicable
Teaching Period not applicable
Assessment Period End not applicable
Last date to Self-Enrol not applicable
Census Date not applicable
Last date to Withdraw without fail not applicable

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Time Commitment: Contact Hours: A 1-hour lecture and three hours of tutorials per week
Total Time Commitment: .
Prerequisites: Non-native speakers of English may enrol without sitting for a placement test but may be recommended to other subjects during the first two weeks of the semester depending on their English language proficiency. Native or near-native speakers of English are not eligible to enrol.
Corequisites: None
Recommended Background Knowledge: None
Non Allowed Subjects: None
Core Participation Requirements: .

Coordinator

Dr Neomy Storch
Subject Overview:

This subject develops the academic English language skills required for university study. Its primary focus is on developing students' academic writing ability in English. The subject also aims to develop essay and report writing, effective reading strategies and analysis of texts, critical thinking, group discussions and examination techniques. These abilities will be developed through a study of topics relating to the history of migration to Australia and current issues in Australia's migration program.

Assessment: Three integrated listening/reading/writing assignments totalling 1300 words 40% (due in weeks 6, 9 and 12), a written assignment of 1300 words 30% (due in week 14), short written texts totalling 1400 words 25% (due in weeks 3 - 10) and class exercises 5%.
Prescribed Texts: Students will be required to purchase a Subject Reader prepared by the coordinator.
Breadth Options:

This subject potentially can be taken as a breadth subject component for the following courses:

  • Bachelor of Biomedicine
  • Bachelor of Commerce
  • Bachelor of Environments
  • Bachelor of Music
  • Bachelor of Science
  • Bachelor of Engineering

You should visit learn more about breadth subjects and read the breadth requirements for your degree, and should discuss your choice with your student adviser, before deciding on your subjects.

Fees Information: Subject EFTSL, Level, Discipline & Census Date
Generic Skills:

  • synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources;

  • be more independent learners.
Notes:

Formerly available as 145-004/120. Students who have completed 145-004/120 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.
Related Course(s): Bachelor of Arts
Graduate Certificate in Arts (English Language Studies)
Graduate Diploma in Arts (English Language Studies)

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