59316 English in a Faculty Context
6cp; over 10 weeksThis is an integrated subject offered by the ELSSA Centre in consultation with a faculty to develop and enhance students' academic literacy and oracy skills within the context of the particular discipline area. Within this framework, content encompasses critical reading within the discourse of the discipline and profession, writing for academic and professional purposes in a range of discipline-specific genres, speaking and listening in the contexts of tertiary study, and critical thinking across a diverse range of resources. The specific focus in a given semester depends on the requirements of faculties to ensure the relevance and applicability of the tasks, and upon a thorough analysis of students' needs, interests and competencies in a range of academic language and learning tasks.
Typical availability
Autumn semester, City campus
Spring semester, City campus
Fee information
2009 contribution for post-2008 Commonwealth-supported students: $650.12
Note: Students who commenced prior to 1 January 2008 should consult the Student contribution charges for Commonwealth supported students
Not all students are eligible for Commonwealth Supported places.
2009 amount for undergraduate domestic fee-paying students: $2,175.00
Note: Fees for Postgraduate domestic fee-paying students and international students are charged according to the course they are enrolled in. Students should refer to the Annual Fees Schedule.
Subject EFTSL: 0.125Access conditions
Note: The requisite information presented in this subject description covers only academic requisites. Full details of all enforced rules, covering both academic and admission requisites, are available at Access conditions and My Student Admin.
