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
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Co Requisite(s): | 12661 (v.3) English Communication 012
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12662 (v.3) Academic Writing 012
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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. |
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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. |
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 Hall Regents. |
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 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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