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Academic English 2 (ESLA10004)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5Not available in 2022
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Overview
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In this subject, students will further establish their academic skills with an emphasis on critical thinking, summarising and synthesising long academic texts, and building an academic argument. The primary focus is on the development of formal oral presentation skills and an ability to write research papers that are fluent, well-organised and effectively expressed. It is assumed that students who enrol in this subject already possess a range of academic vocabulary, and an ability to accurately structure sentences, use linking devices, and develop coherent paragraphs.
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: 7 September 2023
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
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: 7 September 2023
Assessment
| Description | Timing | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
Summary of one text
| Week 4 | 10% |
Comparative summary (first draft due in week 6, final draft due in week 8)
| From Week 6 to Week 8 | 20% |
Research report
| End of semester | 35% |
Oral presentation (mini-conference)
| Week 11 | 15% |
Online/class tasks
| Throughout the 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. | 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: 7 September 2023
Dates & times
Not available in 2022
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: 7 September 2023
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
A Subject Reader will be made available.
- Subject notes
- 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: 7 September 2023