Academic English 1

This subject has the following teaching availabilities in 2016:

170 hours

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 or students who have completed ESLA10004 Academic English 2 are not eligible to enrol.

For the purposes of considering request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Cwth 2005), and Student Support and Engagement Policy, academic requirements for this subject are articulated in the Subject Overview, Learning Outcomes, Assessment and Generic Skills sections of this entry.

It is University policy to take all reasonable steps to minimise the impact of disability upon academic study, and reasonable adjustments will be made to enhance a student's participation in the University's programs. Students who feel their disability may impact on meeting the requirements of this subject are encouraged to discuss this matter with a Faculty Student Adviser and Student Equity and Disability Support: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/disability

Through the study of multiculturalism in Australian society, this subject develops students' ability to use academic English language. The subject is specifically designed for students who require intensive attention to their academic writing development. Its primary focus is on developing students' ability to structure an academic paper, develop an argument, make effective use of citations and draw conclusions. A range of other academic abilities are also developed such as critical thinking, effective reading, participation in small group work and oral presentations.

On successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to write academic assignments fluently, accurately and appropriately;
• be able to analyse academic texts purposively and critically;
• be able to speak effectively in academic settings;
• have participated actively in group work;
• have developed an understanding of the development of Australia as a multicultural society;
• be able to synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources.

• Assignment 1 400 word summary due in week 4 [10%]
• Assignment 2 (800 words) due end of week 6 [20%]
• Oral presentation (600 words) due in weeks 7-11 [15%]
• Assignment 3 (800 words) due end of week 9 [20%]
• Assignment 4 (1400 words) due at the end of semester [35%]

Hurdle requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.

Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.

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

• Bachelor of Arts
• 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.

Students who successfully complete this subject should :

• be able to synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources;
• be more independent learners.