Units
Academic English 2
Unit code: QCF212
Contact hours: 5 per week
Credit points: 12
Information about fees and unit costs
This unit contributes to the ongoing development of academic capabilities, effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes and critical, creative and analytical thinking. The unit specifically develops skills in listening, reading, analysing, summarising and paraphrasing, spoken and written material from a range of sources.
Availability
| Semester | Available |
|---|---|
| 2013 13TP1 | Yes |
| 2013 13TP2 | Yes |
| 2013 13TP3 | Yes |
| 2013 6TP6 | Yes |
Sample subject outline - 13 Week Teaching Period - 1 2013
Note: Subject outlines often change before the semester begins. Below is a sample outline.
Rationale
Academic English 2 is designed to provide international students with the necessary academic literacy skills to successfully transition to first year undergraduate studies. You will be introduced to a variety of spoken and written genres and language.
Aims
The aim of this unit is to provide opportunities for students to practise, develop and apply academic literacy skills in context.
Objectives
On successful completion of this unit students should be able to:
- Identify different academic genres and demonstrate an understanding of these. (FGC 1)
- Apply appropriate conventions, including language, in a variety of academic genres. (FGC 3)
- Use research skills, both primary and secondary, in order to identify, access, evaluate, organise and communicate information. (FGC 4)
- Demonstrate and reflect on learning in order to improve academic progress. (FGC 5)
Key: Foundation Graduate Capabilities
FGC 1: Effective communication in a variety of contexts and modes
FGC 2: Knowledge pertinent to a range of subject areas
FGC 3: Skills appropriate to a range of subject areas at the level of entry to the degree
FGC 4: Critical, creative and analytical thinking and effective problem solving for academic and real world contexts
FCG 5: The ability to work independently and collaboratively
FGC 6: Social and ethical responsibility
Content
Weekly Topics:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6
Week 7/8
Week 9/10
Week 11/12
Week 13
Week 14
Approaches to Teaching and Learning
The unit consists of six hours contact per week which includes a combination of classes, consultation and lectures. All assessment items are scaffolded in class. Formative assessment is also used. You are encouraged to participate actively in all class activities which involve both individual and small group work to enhance the academic experience. The unit promotes the use of critical thinking and encourages independent learning which will assist the transition to degree programs.
Late Assignment Policy
There will be penalties for the late submission of assignments. Refer to the Foundation Course Guide for details.
Review of Grades or Academic Rulings
For rules on how to apply for a review of grade, refer to the Foundation Course Guide.
Consultation
The teacher will be available for consultation from Week 2.
Exam Timetable
The exam timetable will be displayed on the Noticeboard on Level 3 by Week 11.
Assessment
This unit includes formative and summative assessment.
Formative assessment (FA) items are used to provide feedback to students to assist with their progress and do not count towards final marks. Formative assessment could be done in class. Summative assessment (SA) items count towards the final grade for this subject and include the following. For further details of assessment refer to the Week 1 Document.
This unit may require students to submit their assessment items through SafeAssign.
Please refer to the Week 1 document for this unit.
Assessment name:
Research Essay
Description:
(a) Essay outline (FA)
(b) 900 word research essay (SA)
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3
Weight:
20%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Weeks 5 and 7
Assessment name:
Report Project
Description:
(a) 1000 word written report
(b) Oral presentation of report recommendations
Relates to objectives:
1,2,3
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 11
Assessment name:
Final Exam
Description:
Interpreting and using graphical information; academic essay writing skills; academic writing and argument.
Relates to objectives:
1,2,4
Weight:
40%
Internal or external:
Internal
Group or individual:
Individual
Due date:
Week 14
Academic Honesty
QUT is committed to maintaining high academic standards to protect the value of its qualifications. To assist you in assuring the academic integrity of your assessment you are encouraged to make use of the support materials and services available to help you consider and check your assessment items. Important information about the university's approach to academic integrity of assessment is on your unit Blackboard site.
A breach of academic integrity is regarded as Student Misconduct and can lead to the imposition of penalties.
Resource materials
Texts
1. Oshima, A. and A. Hogue. 2006. Writing Academic English. 4th ed. Sydney: Addison-Wesley.
Risk assessment statement
There are no out of the ordinary risks associated with this unit.
Disclaimer - Offer of some units is subject to viability, and information in these Unit Outlines is subject to change prior to commencement of semester.
Last modified: 14-Mar-2013
