12657 (v.4) Academic Writing 011
| Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Workshop: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Co Requisite(s): | 12656 (v.3) English Communication 011
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12658 (v.3) English for Humanities 011
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| Syllabus: | Provide a basis for writing in a tertiary environment. Genres could include descriptive essay, cause and effect essay, advantage/disadvantage essay. Focused instruction on referencing conventions and development of information literacy. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have - Developed skills in essay planning, brain storming techniques and mind mapping. The ability to write a concise thesis statement. Knowledge of the basic components of writing an academic essay- introduction, body and conclusion, the use of cohesive devices within and between paragraphs, peer conferencing and writing in specified genres. |
| Text and references listed above are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information. |
| Unit References: | Oshima. A., Hogue. A. (1983). Writing Academic English, Addison-Wesley, United States of America. Coe, R. M. (1986). Teaching Writing: The Process Approach, in DeCastell, S., Luke, A., Egan, K. (eds). Literacy Society and Schooling - A Reader. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. |
| Unit Texts: | Course reader - English Communication and Academic Writing 011. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay (1) 15%, Essay (2) 20%, Essay (3) 20%, Folio 10%, Exam 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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