Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 3.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 1 Hours Weekly |
Tutorial: | 1 x 2 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | For students from non-English speaking backgrounds whose proficiency in English language might place them at a disadvantage in Australian undergraduate courses. Practise in speaking, listening, reading and writing skills in a tertiary setting. Academicwriting in the form of reports with some exposure to essays. Study, library/www research and oral communication skills. Vocabulary, grammar and pronunciation. Areas of study, cross-cultural and current issues. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will be able to - Compete with English - speaking background students in the tertiary sector. Effectively communicate in Australian society by having the ability to select appropriate communication and interpersonal skills. Understand current issues that effect Australia and the surrounding region. |
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: | No prescribed references. |
Unit Texts: | No prescribed texts. |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Assignments and tasks 40%, Examination 20%, Library task 5%, Presentation 10%, Weekly tasks 25%. 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: | Supplemental | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | Semester 1 | 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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