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
AND
12658 (v.3) English for Humanities 011
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.
 
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.
 
Unit Assessment Breakdown: Essay (1) 15%, Essay (2) 20%, Essay (3) 20%, Folio 10%, Exam 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment.
YearLocationPeriodInternalArea ExternalCentral External
2004Bentley CampusSemester 1Y  
2004Bentley CampusSemester 2Y  

 

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