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Foundation Communication Skills (SKIL10007)
Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Dookie)
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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
Overview
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Foundation Communication Skills will assist students in making the transition to university culture and introduce a range of lifelong learning skills required for university and beyond. This subject will develop students written and oral communication skills required for university study. It will develop interpersonal and teamwork skills as well as organisational, thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will be encouraged to question, listen and act ethically in all aspects of communication including essay and report writing, referencing and research.
Topics covered and assessments will allow students to learn academic and study skills relevant to their area of interest and support the assessments and skills required in completing other subjects in the Diploma in General Studies Extended program.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- present ideas clearly and fluently in written form demonstrating organised written arguments
- structure an oral presentation and use appropriate language to participate in class discussion
- demonstrate critical listening skills for preparation of participation in tutorial discussions
- utilise research and access library resources
- develop coherent arguments to support critical analysis and creative thought
- demonstrate an ability to communicate effectively in both the scientific and social science disciplines
- use relevant information/communication technologies and online learning applications effectively and confidently
- demonstrate academic integrity and be familiar with different referencing systems
Generic skills
- The capacity for independent thought critical thought and inquiry
- Well developed organisational and time management skills
- Enhanced ability to communicate ideas effectively in both written and oral formats
- Collaborative skills and the ability to work as part of a team
- A strong sense of intellectual integrity and the ethics of scholarship
Last updated: 31 January 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: 31 January 2024
Assessment
Description | Timing | Percentage |
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Annotated Bibliography
| Week 4 | 15% |
Critical Reflection
| Week 6 | 20% |
Online discussion posts (four posts during semester)
| Throughout the semester | 15% |
Group tutorial presentation
| Throughout the semester | 20% |
80% attendance and regular participation Hurdle requirement: 80% attendance is required to pass the subject. | N/A | |
Individual essay
| Week 11 | 30% |
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Dates & times
- Semester 1
Principal coordinator Karen Edwards Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 2 hours of lectures per week 2 hours of tutorials/workshops 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
Mode of delivery On Campus (Dookie) Contact hours 2 hours of lectures per week 2 hours of tutorials/workshops 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
Last updated: 31 January 2024
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
There are no specifically prescribed or recommended texts for this subject.
Last updated: 31 January 2024