Area: | Centre for Aboriginal Studies |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Workshop: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Other Requisite(s): | Admission: to Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course
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Syllabus: | Development of Indigenous students communication skills required for successful tertiary study. Focus on communication skills required specifically in an academic context, introducing students to a range of academic texts, and providing students with thestrategies and structures to read, comprehend and write effectively and critically. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit, students will have - The ability to write, read, speak and listen effectively in a range of social contexts. Demonstrated strong critical thinking and evaluation skills. Demonstrated basic communication skills required for tertiary study - particularly the ability to read academic texts and write competent essays. |
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: | Murphy, E., (1985), You Can Write, Longman Cheshire, Melbourne. |
Unit Texts: | Communication for University 011 Study Guide/Reader, Indigenous Tertiary Enabling Course, Bentley, Curtin University of Technology. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Exam, 20%, Major essay 40%, Short essay 20%, Tutorial presentation 20%. 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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AvailabilityAvailability Information has not been provided by the respective School or Area. Prospective students should contact the School or Area listed above for further information.
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