Foundation English 2 (10131.2)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | On-Campus |
UC College, Bruce, ACT |
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| University Of Canberra College | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 1 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 1 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) |
- Our Changing World
- Education for the New Millennium
- Environmental Protection
In order to support the learning outcomes of this unit, the context of each module allows for the scaffolding of content, language structures, and functions in the four key macro skills of language learning.
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Utilize knowledge of the writing process, cohesion, synthesis, and argument to produce a linguistically complex report that is organised into subsections;
2. Apply knowledge of argument, synthesis, and communication strategies to create a presentation from academic sources using comprehensible pronunciation;
3. Employ listening skills to identify specific information and distinguish between main ideas, supporting detail, fact, and opinion to follow the main points in a linguistically complex lecture; and
4. Apply reading skills to scan and identify specific information and recognize organizational patterns in a report or study to support or challenge an argument.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
Skills development
The College expects all of its graduates in undergraduate courses to have developed the following skills and attributes to a level appropriate for their award which will equip them for success in professional life: communication; information literacy and numeracy; information and communication technology; problem solving; working with others; effective workplace skills; professional ethics; social responsibility; lifelong learning, and personal attributes.
Prerequisites
None.Corequisites
Enrolment in 100CC University of Canberra International Foundation Studies.Incompatible units
None.Equivalent units
None.Assumed knowledge
None.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 03 June 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Carol Drew |
| 2024 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 23 September 2024 | On-Campus | Ms Carol Drew |
| 2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 2 | 26 May 2025 | On-Campus | Ms Carol Drew |
| 2025 | UC College, Bruce, ACT | UC College Trimester 3 | 15 September 2025 | On-Campus | Ms Carol Drew |
Required texts
Resources
Students will be expected to have:
- Student book and Workbook: Mooney-Smith, P., & Goss, C. (2014). Key to EAP foundation: A complete English for Academic Purposes Program. Oxford Univesity Press.
- Student book and Workbook: Mooney-Smith, P., & Goss, C. (2014). Key to EAP: A complete English for Academic Purposes Program. Oxford Univesity Press.
- Oshima, A. & Hogue, A. (2007). Longman Academic Writing Series. (5 ed.). New York: Pearson Longman.
- an English-English dictionary, such as the Collins Cobuild Students English Dictionary
- an English thesaurus, such as The Essential English Thesaurus
- an Exercisebook (A5) in which you will be expected to complete various tasks assigned by the lecturer and to submit them as required.
- An electronic device such as a laptop or a tablet to bring to classes when needed.
- Students must be able to access the internet both during and outside of class; and will be expected to regularly check Canvas, the UCC online learning platform.
- to complete various tasks assigned by your lecturer and to submit them as required.
You may also find it helpful to have your own copy of:
- Murphy, R (2015) English Grammar in Use. Fourth edition. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
Participation requirements
Course participants on Student Visas are required to attend more than 80% of all classes. The College will check student attendance every fortnight and is required to inform the Australian Department of Immigration and Border Protection (DIBP) of any students who breach the attendance regulation. In cases where a student is unable to provide appropriate documentation and a satisfactory explanation, the Student Visa may be canceled. Students need to be aware that attendance is taken over the three terms. If attendance was poor in one term but excellent in the other two the poor attendance is still taken into account so students can end up below the 80% mark if they are not careful.
In addition, there is a strong correlation between poor attendance and failure in a unit because students who have a poor attendance record find it difficult to keep up with the work being presented. Since Intercultural Communication includes a continuous assessment component as part of its overall assessment, poor attendance means that students will not be in class to participate and this will make it difficult for a student to fulfill the requirements of this part of the assessment.
Please consult the UCC Student Handbook for further details.
Required IT skills
Students need the use of a laptop and be able to use Word at a minimum.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
