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Academic English 2 (ESLA10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)
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Semester 2
Overview
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In this subject students will develop their academic skills in oral and written forms of communication through the study of current issues in Australian society. The assessment tasks focus on the ability to critically analyse a range of academic texts and to synthesise material from a number of sources to produce 1) a collaborative formal oral presentation and 2) independently researched written papers that are fluent, well-organised and effectively expressed.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to read a range of texts effectively and critically;
- be able to accurately synthesise material from spoken and written sources;
- be able to write a range of academic texts fluently and in a way that addresses the task;
- be able to work collaboratively to prepare oral and written assignments;
- have become more independent learners.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to read a range of texts effectively and critically;
- be able to synthesise, analyse, evaluate and organise material from spoken and written sources;
- be more independent learners.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Assessment
Additional details
- 400 word summary of one text due in week 4 [10%]
- 750 word comparative summary (first draft due in week 6, final draft due in week 8) [20%]
- 1500 word Research report due at the end of semester [35%]
- Oral presentation (mini-conference) equivalent to 600 words during week 11 [15%]
- Online/class tasks (750 words) due throughout semester [20%]
Hurdle Requirement: Students must attend a minimum of 75% of tutorials in order to pass this subject. All pieces of written work must be submitted to pass this subject.
Note: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at 10% per working day. In-class tasks missed without approval will not be marked.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 2
Principal coordinator Janne Morton Mode of delivery On Campus (Parkville) Contact hours 36 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 24 July 2017 to 22 October 2017 Last self-enrol date 4 August 2017 Census date 31 August 2017 Last date to withdraw without fail 22 September 2017 Assessment period ends 17 November 2017 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Native or near-native speakers of English students are not eligible to enrol.
Non-native speakers of English may enrol without sitting for a placement test but may be recommended to other subjects during the first two weeks of the semester depending on their English language proficiency.
Last updated: 27 April 2024
Further information
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This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Minor English Language Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
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- Available through the Community Access Program
About the Community Access Program (CAP)
This subject is available through the Community Access Program (also called Single Subject Studies) which allows you to enrol in single subjects offered by the University of Melbourne, without the commitment required to complete a whole degree.
Entry requirements including prerequisites may apply. Please refer to the CAP applications page for further information.
Last updated: 27 April 2024