306846 (v.2) English Communication 062

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Area:	Curtin Sarawak
Credits:	12.5
Contact Hours:	5.0
Tutorial:	1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly
Workshop:	1 x 2.5 Hours Weekly
Syllabus:	Develops language, study skills and confidence in approaching and critically responding to a variety of written and audiovisual discourse forms. The importance of organising ideas and planning before responding - working through the transition of thinking in the first language to thinking in English.
Unit Outcomes:	Upon completion of this course the student will be able to - write proficient argumentative essays, research appropriate topics and write an extended essay demonstrating - critical and original thinking, in-text and end-of-text referencing skills, quotation skills. Effectively use tools such as brainstorming and planning. Demonstrate independent learning skills at a level appropriate to tertiary education. Develop communication skills both verbal and written in English. Use the computer to submit and retrieve assignments.
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:	English Dictionary. ABC Radio National; The Health Report -Anger Kills, 7/4/1997. Beebe, S. A. and Beebe, S.J., (2000), Public Speaking, An Audience Centered Approach, 4th ed, Allyn and Bacon. Beglar, D. and Murray, N., (1993), Contemporary Topics, Advanced Listening Comprehension, Longman Lecture Series. ABC Radio National, The Health Report - Family Conflict, 1/7/1996. Numrich, C, (1994), Raise The Issues - An Integrated Approach to Critical Thinking, (Audio cassette and book).
Unit Texts:	Veit, R, Christopher G, and John, C. (001), Writing, Reading and Research, 5th ed, MacMillan Publishing Company. New York.
Unit Assessment Breakdown:	Assessment (1) 10%, Assessment (2) 15%, Assessment (3), 25%, Examination 40%, Participation 10%.