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
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12658 (v.3) English for Humanities 011
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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. |
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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. |
Texts and references listed below are for your information only and current as of September 30, 2003. Some units taught offshore are modified at selected locations. Please check with the unit coordinator for up-to-date information and approved offshore variations to unit information before finalising study and textbook purchases. |
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. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay (1) 15%, Essay (2) 20%, Essay (3) 20%, Folio 10%, Exam 35%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 91500 Language and Literature (Narrow Grouping) | HECS Band (if applicable): | 1 |
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Extent to which this unit or thesis utilises online information: | Not Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | Y | | | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 2 | Y | | |
Area
External | refers to external course/units run by the School or Department, offered online or through Web CT, or offered by research. |
Central
External | refers to external course/units run through the Curtin Bentley-based Distance Education Area |
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