12662 (v.3) Academic Writing 012
| Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
| Credits: | 25.0 |
| Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
| Lecture: | 2 x 2 Hours Weekly |
| Prerequisite(s): | 12657 (v.4) Academic Writing 011 or any previous version
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| Co Requisite(s): | 12656 (v.3) English Communication 011 or any previous version
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12661 (v.3) English Communication 012 or any previous version
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12663 (v.3) English for Humanities 012 or any previous version
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| Syllabus: | Understanding the genre of the argumentative essay. Further development of academic style and increasing information literacy levels. Understanding how to avoid plagiarism by developing sound referencing and quoting skills. |
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| Unit Outcomes: | Onsuccessful completion of this unit, students will have- Been able to show a greater mastereyof the skills for writing in a tertiary environment by completing an extended researched essay of 2000 words. |
| 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, Addison-Wesley. 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: | Foundation Course Reader - English Communication and Academic Writing 012. |
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| Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay (1) 10%, Essay (2) 15%, Essay proposal 10%, Research essay 25%, Essay (3) exam 30%, Continuing 5%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | | |
Current as of: February 2, 2004
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