English For Academic Purposes Plus

Overview

• Improve and develop English language proficiency.
• Commence entry into an English for Academic Purposes course earlier.
• Learn to operate effectively in an Australian academic settings, including study techniques, and expectations of student/lecturer relations.

Details

During the first 12 weeks of the English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Plus course, students will develop their paragraph writing, reading, listening and note-taking skills through theme-based topics at an introductory academic level, along with speaking and oral presentation skills in a highly-supported environment. Weekly grammar, paraphrasing and vocabulary development supports the reading, writing and note-taking components. Reading skills are also enhanced via extended reading practice and specific reading skills lessons. 

The second 12 weeks will further develop independent study skills enabling students to operate effectively in an Australian academic setting in terms of study techniques and student/lecturer relations and expectations. 

EAP Plus has its own internal assessment. Successful completion of the EAP Plus course provides a pathway for academically qualified students into QUT undergraduate and postgraduate award programs with an English requirement of up to IELTS 6.5 or equivalent.

The EAP Plus course includes in-depth academic English instruction in the following areas: 

• Academic reading and note-making: Students’ reading and note-making skills are developed through the use of the latest academic English resources and relevant authentic texts.
• Academic writing: Students are carefully and progressively guided through all stages of academic writing from sentence and paragraph level to the creation of a complete academic assignment.
• Listening and note-taking from lectures: Academic listening skills are developed through specifically designed learning tasks and resources, as well as real and simulated lectures.
• Speaking in academic settings: Through instruction, modelling and practice, the course aims to develop students’ competence and confidence in speaking in academic environments.
• Seminars and presentations: The course effectively builds students’ skills in tutorial seminars and other oral presentations, from initial preparation to final delivery.
• Academic study skills: Students learn how to study effectively, manage their time and prioritise multiple tasks.
• Computing and Internet skills: All classes have weekly Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL) lessons to enable students to make the most effective use of QUT’s sophisticated learning technology and educational applications on the Internet.
• Library research: Students acquire academic research skills and are trained in the use of relevant databases.

Units

Entry requirements

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Course fees

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