59719 English for University Study
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Credit points: 6 cp
Result type: Grade and marks
There are course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.
Anti-requisite(s): 59714 Australians at Work
Description
This subject is designed to develop students' capabilities in academic English so that they may participate effectively in their Australian university studies. Students' language capabilities are developed through intensive practice in listening, speaking, reading and writing using textual forms that are appropriate for Australian university contexts. In terms of content, the subject investigates issues to do with Australia's engagement with the world of work. This content may include: patterns of labour, migration, and employment in the Australian economy; workplace practices; sociocultural issues of gender, age, ethnicity, and language in the Australian workplace; and Australia's place in the global economy.
Subject learning objectives (SLOs)
| a. | Develop academic reading, listening and speaking skills |
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| b. | Develop research skills |
| c. | Develop understanding of Australian society and culture |
Teaching and learning strategies
Face-to-face classes will incorporate a range of teaching and learning strategies including videos, reading and discussing case studies, interviews, group discussions, collaborative writing, and short presentations.
Content (topics)
This subject develops academic literacies by exploring themes and issues in Australian workplace culture and practices.
Assessment
Assessment task 1: Written report on an interview
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| Groupwork: | Individual | ||||||||||||
| Weight: | 20% | ||||||||||||
| Length: | 300-350 words | ||||||||||||
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Assessment task 2: Seminar presentation
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Assessment task 3: Written report on an interview
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| Length: | 1000 words | ||||||||||||||||
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SLOs: subject learning objectives CILOs: course intended learning outcomes |
Minimum requirements
Attendance at weekly classes is important for this subject because it is based on the interchange of ideas with other students and with the lecturer. Students must attend at least 9 of the 11 classes. Students who do not meet this attendance requirement will not have their final assessment task marked.
References
Australian Bureau of Statistics, n.d. http://www.abs.gov.au/websitedbs/d3310114.nsf/Home/Home?OpenDocument
Australian Bureau of Statistics, 2012, Disability and work, viewed 28 January 2015, http://www.abs.gov.au/AUSSTATS/abs@.nsf/Lookup/4102.0Main+Features40March+Quarter+2012
Australian Council of Trade Unions, n.d. http://www.actu.org.au/default.aspx
Australian Trade Commission, 2015, Why Australia: Benchmark report, viewed 5 February 2015,
http://www.austrade.gov.au/Invest/Reports-Resources/Benchmark-Report
Elder C. 2007, Being Australian: Narratives of national identity, Allen & Unwin, Crows Nest, NSW, Australia.
Federation of Ethnic Comunities' Councils of Australia, n.d. Harmony in the workplace, viewed 28 January 2015, http://www.fecca.org.au/resources/harmony-in-the-workplace-factsheets
Harper, M. & White, R. 2010, Symbols of Australia: Uncovering the stories behind the myths, University of New South Wales Press, University of New South Wales, Australia.
White, R. 1981, Inventing Australia, Allen & Unwin, St Leonards, NSW, Australia.
Workplace Gender Equality Agency, n.d. Research and resources, viewed 28 January 2015, https://www.wgea.gov.au/learn/research-and-resources
