Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Communications (9677.1)

Please note these are the 2024 details for this unit
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Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Communications
Available teaching periods Delivery mode Location
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EFTSL Credit points Faculty
0.125 3
Discipline Study level HECS Bands
University Of Canberra College 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)
The subject introduces the practical communication skills required for success in undergraduate degrees. Writing skills development will begin with a creative writing approach and continue on to writing for particular purposes including the academic essay. Students will develop reading skills from daily newspapers and Aboriginal literature through to more technical, academic reading and research skills. Students will become familiar with library systems and be confident information-gatherers. Students will have practice in group-work and preparing and delivering presentations.

Graduate attributes

1. UC graduates are professional - employ up-to-date and relevant knowledge and skills
1. UC graduates are professional - communicate effectively
2. UC graduates are global citizens - make creative use of technology in their learning and professional lives
3. UC graduates are lifelong learners - evaluate and adopt new technology
1. UC graduates are professional - display initiative and drive, and use their organisation skills to plan and manage their workload


Prerequisites

Interview and skills assessment.

Corequisites

Must be enrolled in The Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Foundation Program.
Year Location Teaching period Teaching start date Delivery mode Unit convener
Not available

Required texts

There is no required textbook for this unit.

Relevant, recommended readings and useful links for each week are available on the unit Canvas site.

Submission of assessment items

Extensions & Late submissions

If you have been ill or have another reason why your assignment will be late and should not incur a penalty, please discuss your situation with your teacher.

Special assessment requirements

If you have been ill or have another reason why your assignment will be late but should not incur a penalty, please make time with your teacher to discuss the situation. Students can resubmit assignments if this is considered necessary by the teacher.

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.

Learner engagement

N/A

Inclusion and engagement

Please see your Unit Convenor for assistance with this as required.

Participation requirements

Students are expected to participate in all classes.

Required IT skills

This unit involves work with computers and relevant software such as Word and Excel. Students need access to a laptop or Desktop computer.

In-unit costs

The only fees payable for this unit is the Student Servies and Amenities fee.

Work placement, internships or practicums

None