Academic English (9487.1)
| Available teaching periods | Delivery mode | Location |
|---|---|---|
| View teaching periods | ||
| EFTSL | Credit points | Faculty |
| 0.125 | 3 | Faculty Of Arts And Design |
| Discipline | Study level | HECS Bands |
| Discipline Of Humanities | Level 1 - Undergraduate Introductory Unit | Band 2 2021 (Commenced Before 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan 2021) Band 4 2021 (Commenced After 1 Jan Social Work_Exclude 0905) |
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:1. Analyse the language of a range of tertiary writing genres, including essays, reports and reflective journals;
2. Produce well-structured and logically argued writing, using appropriate style and sentence structures; and
3. Gain confidence and creativity in making oral presentations and in communicating with peers in classroom discussion.
Graduate attributes
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload
1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - take pride in their professional and personal integrity
1. UC graduates are professional - use creativity, critical thinking, analysis and research skills to solve theoretical and real-world problems
1. UC graduates are professional - work collaboratively as part of a team, negotiate, and resolve conflict
2. UC graduates are global citizens - adopt an informed and balanced approach across professional and international boundaries
2. UC graduates are global citizens - behave ethically and sustainably in their professional and personal lives
2. UC graduates are global citizens - communicate effectively in diverse cultural and social settings
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - be self-aware
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - adapt to complexity, ambiguity and change by being flexible and keen to engage with new ideas
Incompatible units
6695 Academic English.Equivalent units
6695 Academic English.| Year | Location | Teaching period | Teaching start date | Delivery mode | Unit convener |
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Required texts
Students will be provided with a Unit Materials workbook specially designed for this unit.
It is also suggested that students purchase the following:
- an English desk dictionary, such as the Oxford Advanced Learners Dictionary
- an English thesaurus, such as the Concise Oxford Thesaurus
- an A4 or A5 size exercise book (about 48 pages) in which you will be expected to complete various tasks assigned by your lecturer and to submit them as required.
- a folder in which all materials supplied are kept
Students will also need to access the UC Referencing Guide for APA and Harvard styles at http://canberra.libguides.com/referencing
Submission of assessment items
Supplementary assessment
Students in their final semester of study may be eligible to re-sit a supplementary exam or assessment to gain a pass grade.
Grades
The allocation of marks and grades is a matter for the exercise of academic judgment by teaching staff. This applies both to the marks awarded for individual assignments and to the grade for the unit as a whole.
Assessment will be based on grades obtained for set tasks and assignments, contributions to tutorials, final examination.
End of unit results will be awarded on a five-point scale:
High Distinction – HD (85- 100)
Distinction – DI (75 - 84)
Credit –CR (65 - 74)
Pass – P (50 - 64)
Fail – N (below 50)
In the event that the student receives a FAIL grade (below 50), one of the following may be used in the final grading:
NX - Fail result based on failure to reach a pass grade in the unit having completed all assessment.
NC - Fail result based on failure to complete one or more of the assessment requirements.
NN - Fail result based on non-participation.
Review of Results
Students who are dissatisfied with a grade on their final result or for marks received on an assessment task for a subject may seek a review of their result. The procedure is outlined in the UC College Student Handbook, available on the Moodle site, UC College Information.
Students must apply academic integrity in their learning and research activities at UC. This includes submitting authentic and original work for assessments and properly acknowledging any sources used.
Academic integrity involves the ethical, honest and responsible use, creation and sharing of information. It is critical to the quality of higher education. Our academic integrity values are honesty, trust, fairness, respect, responsibility and courage.
UC students have to complete the Academic Integrity Module annually to learn about academic integrity and to understand the consequences of academic integrity breaches (or academic misconduct).
UC uses various strategies and systems, including detection software, to identify potential breaches of academic integrity. Suspected breaches may be investigated, and action can be taken when misconduct is found to have occurred.
Information is provided in the Academic Integrity Policy, Academic Integrity Procedure, and University of Canberra (Student Conduct) Rules 2023. For further advice, visit Study Skills.
Participation requirements
Students should attend all classes. As a guideline students with less than 80% attendance are placing their studies at risk as students with poor attendance will find it difficult to keep up with the workload.
Students claiming special consideration for assessment due to illness must use the approved documentation for medical evidence. This form is available on Moodle and must be signed by their medical practitioner. Doctor's certificates without this form will not be accepted.
Required IT skills
Word processing skills; use of presentation software; use of Moodle.
Work placement, internships or practicums
None
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