Area: | Department of Languages and Intercultural Education |
Credits: | 25.0 |
Contact Hours: | 4.0 |
Lecture: | 1 x 4 Hours Weekly |
Syllabus: | One of four units of the English Language Bridging Course, which introduces students to research skills and provides a clearer understanding of literature review and project work as well as the requirements for tertiary study. |
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Unit Outcomes: | On successful completion of this unit students will have- Carried out research in a collaborative environment. Written a proposal and formulated questionnaires for survey purposes. Written a formal report based on the survey. Orally presented specific findinga and made recommendations where necessary. |
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. (1984). Approaches to academic reading and writing. New Jersey, Prentice Halls Regent. Bouma, G.B. (1993) the research process. Melbourne, OUP. Davies, G.B. (1985). Preparing the research paper. Massachusetts, EducatorsPublishing. Lyons, L.H. and Courter, K.B. (1984) Research matters. Boston, Heinle and Heinle. |
Unit Texts: | English Language Bridging Course Study Package Number 116430: Tertiary Study Skills/English for Specific Purposes |
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Unit Assessment Breakdown: | Essay 60%, Exams, 30%, Participation 10%. This is a 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: | Fully Online | Result Type: | Grade/Mark |
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Availability
| Year | Location | Period | Internal | Area External | Central External | | 2004 | Bentley Campus | ELICOS Term 2 | Y | | | | 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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