59305 English for Academic Purposes 2
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UTS: International Studies: Arts and Social SciencesCredit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Handbook description
This subject focuses on critical reading, essay writing, listening and speaking in academic contexts.
Subject objectives/outcomes
Students will be encouraged to develop their critical reading, listening and thinking skills to evaluate written and aural texts. They will also be required to express these evaluations both orally and in written form.
On successful completion of this subject students should be able to:
- participate in tutorials
- listen and take notes effectively from oral texts
- show evidence of effective and critical reading and thinking skills
- develop English language skills and knowledge
- write academic essays.
Assessment
Assessment Item 1: Oral presentation: Education-related topic
| Weighting: | 10% |
| Length: | 10 — 15 minutes (includes presentation + class discussion) |
Assessment Item 2: Out of class task: 'Volunteering' (details below)
| Weighting: | 30% |
Assessment Item 3: Critical reading assessment
| Weighting: | 10% |
| Length: | in class, 1 hour |
Assessment Item 4: Critical listening assessment
| Weighting: | 10% |
| Length: | in class, 1/2 hour. |
Assessment Item 5: Essay
| Weighting: | 40% |
| Length: | 500 words |
Minimum requirements
Subject components
English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2) is divided into two modules, each of approximately 2 hours.
Module 1: Critical reading and essay writing
This Module deals with critical reading and writing skills required for producing the appropriate structure and arguments in discussion essays. Texts from the Australian media and scholarly sources will be used as a basis for discussion and for writing critical reviews. Assessment will involve a critical reading and summary task, reference and citation task, and a discussion essay.
Module 2: Academic speaking/listening
This Module provides the opportunity to develop speaking, listening and critical thinking skills and to participate in seminar discussions on academic and current affairs topics related to multiculturalism. Assessment involves a listening and a discussion task.
As a student in this subject you are expected to attend and participate in all tutorials, actively contribute to discussions, and complete your assignments by their due dates.
