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Academic English 1 (ESLA10003)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Dual-Delivery (Parkville)
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About this subject
- Overview
- Eligibility and requirements
- Assessment
- Dates and times
- Further information
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Contact information
Semester 1
Semester 2
Overview
Availability | Semester 1 - Dual-Delivery Semester 2 - Dual-Delivery |
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Fees | Look up fees |
Through the study of multiculturalism in Australian society, this subject develops students' ability to use academic English language. The subject is specifically designed for students who require intensive attention to their academic writing development. Its primary focus is on developing students' ability to structure an academic paper. The subject targets sentence structure, use of linking devices, paragraph development and effective use of citations. A range of other academic abilities are also developed such as effective reading, participation in small group work and oral presentations.
Intended learning outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students will be able to:
- write academic assignments fluently, accurately and appropriately;
- evaluate sources and critically analyse academic texts;
- speak effectively in academic settings;
- actively engage in team work with other students enrolled in the subject;
- understand, discuss and analyse the development of Australia as a multicultural society;
- synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources.
Generic skills
At the completion of this subject, students should:
- be able to synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources;
- be more independent learners.
Last updated: 11 April 2024
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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ESLA10004 | Academic English 2 | Not available in 2024 |
12.5 |
Please note: 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.
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: 11 April 2024
Assessment
Semester 1
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Assignment 1 - Summary
| Week 5 | 10% |
Assignment 2 - summary and synthesis
| Week 7 | 20% |
Assignment 3 - Oral Presentation
| From Week 8 to Week 12 | 15% |
Assignment 4 - Online weekly assessment in the format of a quiz (4 multiple choice questions and 1 open-ended question)
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 20% |
Assignment 5 - Research based essay
| End of semester | 35% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Semester 2
Description | Timing | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Assignment 1 - summary
| Week 4 | 10% |
Assignment 2 - summary and synthesis
| Week 6 | 20% |
Assignment 3 - Oral presentation
| From Week 7 to Week 11 | 15% |
Assignment 4 - Online weekly assessment in the format of a quiz (4 multiple choice questions and 1 open-ended question)
| From Week 2 to Week 11 | 20% |
Assignment 5 - Research based essay
| End of semester | 35% |
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. | Throughout the teaching period | N/A |
Additional details
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: 11 April 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Coordinator Cynthia Nicholas Palikat Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 28 February 2022 to 29 May 2022 Last self-enrol date 11 March 2022 Census date 31 March 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 6 May 2022 Assessment period ends 24 June 2022 Semester 1 contact information
- Semester 2
Coordinator Cynthia Nicholas Palikat Mode of delivery Dual-Delivery (Parkville) Contact hours 48 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, throughout the semester. Total time commitment 170 hours Teaching period 25 July 2022 to 23 October 2022 Last self-enrol date 5 August 2022 Census date 31 August 2022 Last date to withdraw without fail 23 September 2022 Assessment period ends 18 November 2022 Semester 2 contact information
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Please note: Native or near-native speakers of English or students who have completed ESLA10004 Academic English 2 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: 11 April 2024
Further information
- Texts
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- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Minor English Language Studies - Breadth options
This subject is available as breadth in the following courses:
- Bachelor of Arts
- Bachelor of Biomedicine
- Bachelor of Commerce
- Bachelor of Design
- Bachelor of Environments
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Acting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Animation)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Dance)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Film and Television)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Music Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Production)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Screenwriting)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Theatre)
- Bachelor of Fine Arts (Visual Art)
- Bachelor of Music
- Bachelor of Science
- Links to additional information
- 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.
- Available to Study Abroad and/or Study Exchange Students
This subject is available to students studying at the University from eligible overseas institutions on exchange and study abroad. Students are required to satisfy any listed requirements, such as pre- and co-requisites, for enrolment in the subject.
Last updated: 11 April 2024