11234 (v.6) Cultural Literacy 500

Area:

Department of Media and Information

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

2.0

Workshop:

1 x 2 Hours Weekly

Syllabus:

Specifically devised for postgraduate students of non-English speaking backgrounds. Includes research, seminar, critical reading and academic writing skills, research proposals, evaluation and editing of research writing.

Unit Outcomes:

On completion of this unit students will have an understanding of- A range of language and interpersonal skills that enable them to present orally their research aims competently. Research skills to competently carry out graduate and postgraduate studies. The academic discipline-specific structures necessary for research writing.

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:

Gudykunst, W.B., (1991), Bridging differences : Effective intergroup communication. Newbury Park: Sage Publications. Jordan, R.R. (1990). Academic writing course. London, Collins ELT. Latu;ippe,L.D.(1987). Developing academic reading skills. New Jersey, Regents Prentice Hall. Leki, I. (1989) Academic writing. New York, St. Martins' Press. Murphy, R. (1985). English Grammar in use. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press. Sinclair, J. (ed.in chief) (1995). Collins Cobuild English lanuage dictionary.2nd ed. London, Collins ELT.

Unit Texts:

Weissberg, R. and Buker, S. (1990). Writing up research. Englewood Cliffs, Prentice Hall.

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Class work/participation 30%, Oral Presentation 20%, Written Assignment (1) 10%, Written Assignment (2) 40%. 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