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 |
Co Requisite(s): | 12656 (v.3) English Communication 011
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12657 (v.4) Academic Writing 011
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Syllabus: | An introduction to text investigation for the analysis of view point of author, purpose of the text and audience. Emphasis on speaking skills for an academic environment. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Developed listening and note-taking skills, summarising and summary writing, critical reading and paraphrasing. |
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: | Arnaudet, M.L. and Barrett, M.E. (1996). Approaches to academic reading and writing. New Jersey, Prentice Halls Regent. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Critical review (3) 35%, Folio 10%, Exam 25%, Participation 5%, Tests 10% Tutorial 15%. 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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