Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 6.0 |
Tutorial: | 2 x 3 Hours Weekly |
Prerequisite(s): | 12656 (v.3) English Communication 011 or any previous version
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Co Requisite(s): | 12662 (v.2) Academic Writing 012
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Syllabus: | Focuses on specific content and themes related to meet student needs and the requirements of tertiary academic culture. Students read and respond to a variety of written and spoken texts and present an oral presentation and a researched issue. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have- Shown development of critical thinking, reading and listening skills such as critical analysis of text discussion and expression of views, generation of questions, drawing conclusions, oral skills associated with participation in and presentation of tutorials and seminars,information literary skills in preparation for essays, reports, and seminars, referencing skills. |
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: | Foundation Course Reader |
Unit Texts: | Foundation Course Reader - English Communication and Academic Writing 012 |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 1 15%, Essay 2 15%, Exam 30%, Participation 10%, Seminar Presentation 30%. This is by grade/mark assessment. |
Field of Education: | 100700 Communication and Media Studies (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 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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