12663 (v.3) English for Humanities 012

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Area:	Department of Languages and Intercultural Education
Credits:	25.0
Contact Hours:	6.0
Lecture:	2 x 1 Hours Weekly
Tutorial:	2 x 2 Hours Weekly
Prerequisite(s):	12658 (v.3) English for Humanities 011 or any previous version
Co Requisite(s):	12661 (v.3) English Communication 012 AND 12662 (v.3) Academic Writing 012
Syllabus:	An introduction to the way in which critical thought is expressed through a variety of academic texts both written and spoken and how particular discourse features must be followed in western academic contexts.
Unit Outcomes:	On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed skills in listening and note-taking, summarising and summary writing, critical reading, essay writing, basic research and presentation.
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:	Arnaudet, M.L. and Barrett, M.E. (1996). Approaches to academic reading and writing. New Jersey, Prentice Hall Regents.
Unit Texts:	No prescribed texts.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Critical review (3) 35%, Folio 10%, Exam 25%, Participation 5%, Tests 10% Tutorial 15%. This is by grade/mark assessment
Year Location Period Internal Area External Central External 2004 Bentley Campus Semester 2 Y