Academic English 1 (ESLA10003)

Undergraduate level 1Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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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 completion of this subject, students should 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

On completion of this subject, students should be able to:

  • Synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources
  • Demonstrate independent learning skills.

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

Please note: this subject is only available to students for whom English is an additional language. It is not suitable for native speakers of English.

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

Students that have completed ESLA10004 Academic English 2 are not recommended to undertake this subject.

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: 14 March 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

Assignment 1 - summary

  • 400 words
Week 410%

Assignment 2 - summary and synthesis

  • 800 words
Week 820%

Assignment 3 - oral presentation

  • 800 words (equivalent)
From Week 9 to Week 1220%

Assignment 4 - weekly quiz

  • 600 words (equivalent)
From Week 2 to Week 1115%

Assignment 5 - final research essay

  • 1400 words
Hurdle requirement: It is a hurdle requirement to upload your final research essay drafts after the writing activities conducted with your tutors in class during weeks 8, 9, 10 and 11. A shared folder will be made available to students in each of the weeks when writing activities are planned. 		During the examination period35%
Hurdle requirement: 1. Attendance hurdle requirement: This subject has a minimum requirement of 80% attendance at tutorials, seminars, or workshops. There is an expectation that students attend lectures.Throughout the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: 2. Late Penalty and Assessment hurdle requirement: Assessment submitted late without an approved extension will be penalised at five per cent (5%) of the possible marks available for the assessment task per day or part thereof. All pieces of assessment must be submitted to pass the subject. Each submitted assessment must be complete, constitute a genuine attempt to address the requirements of the task and will not be accepted after 10 University business days from the original assessment due date without written approval. Throughout the semesterN/A

Last updated: 14 March 2025

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorCarrie Peng
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours48 hours: 1 x 1 hour lecture, 1 x 1 hour tutorial and 1 x 2 hour tutorial per week, throughout the semester.
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    Dr Carrie Peng: carrie.peng1@unimelb.edu.au

     

Time commitment details

170 hours

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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: 14 March 2025

Further information

Last updated: 14 March 2025