Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | One of four units in the English Language Bridging Course. Develops ability to make oral presentations in an academic context. Introduction to critical thinking skills and opportunity to apply these concepts is provided by evaluating the arguments presented in a range of reading texts. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - Researched and given a seminar presentation. Written and reviewed different types of academic reading texts critically. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
Unit References: | Arnaudet, M.L. and Barret, M.E. (1984), Approaches to academic reading and writing. Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, Prentice Halls Regent. Weiner, H.S. and Bazerman, C. (1997), Reading Skills handbook (seventh edition). Boston, Houghton Mifflin. Smith, M. and Smith, G. (1988), A study skills handbook. Melbourne, Oxford University Press. Axelrod, R.B. and Cooper, C.R. (1999), Reading Critically, Writing Well- A Reader and Guide (fifth edition). United States of America, Bedford/St Martin's. Inglis, J. and Lewis, R. (1993), Clear Thinking. London, Collins Educational. |
Unit Texts: | English Language Bridging Course Study Package No. 116430: Tertiary Study Skills/English for Specific Purposes. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Examination 40%, Participation 10%, Reading 25%, Review 25%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91500 Language and Literature (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | ELICOS Term 2 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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