12661 (v.3) English Communication 012

Area:

Department of Languages and Intercultural Education

Credits:

25.0

Contact Hours:

6.0

Tutorial:

2 x 3 Hours Weekly

Prerequisite(s):

12656 (v.3) English Communication 011 or any previous version

Co Requisite(s):

12662 (v.2) Academic Writing 012

Syllabus:

Focuses on specific content and themes related to meet student needs and the requirements of tertiary academic culture. Students read and respond to a variety of written and spoken texts and present an oral presentation and a researched issue.

Unit Outcomes:

On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Shown development of critical thinking, reading and listening skills such as critical analysis of text discussion and expression of views, generation of questions, drawing conclusions, oral skills associated with participation in and presentation of tutorials and seminars,information literary skills in preparation for essays, reports, and seminars, referencing skills.

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:

Foundation Course Reader

Unit Texts:

Foundation Course Reader - English Communication and Academic Writing 012

Unit Assessment Breakdown:

Essay 1 15%, Essay 2 15%, Exam 30%, Participation 10%, Seminar Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment.

Year	Location	Period	Internal	Area External	Central External
2004	Bentley Campus	Semester 2	Y