EPHUMA123

Academic Literacies 2

10 Units 1000 Level Course

Available in 2014

Callaghan Campus Semester 2
Ourimbah Semester 2

Previously offered in 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

EPHUMA123 Academic Literacies 2 aims to develop written and oral language skills needed for undergraduate study at university.

Objectives Students will:

1.develop a deeper understanding of the construction of ideas in a wider variety of texts and will further develop:

a)the ability to analyse, evaluate and synthesise ideas as represented in factual and fictional texts
b)the capacity for independent research
c)the ability to construct argument in written and oral form with appropriate referencing skills
d)the ability to apply knowledge and critical skills in an examination setting
Content 1. In this course, students will be required to research and present issues mainly in contemporary Australian society, using concepts introduced in semester 1, based on context, text and language. A variety of fictional and factual texts will be explored for their representation of these ideas and issues

2. Academic essay writing skills introduced in semester 1 will be developed and the study of language in context will be in greater depth

3. More advanced research skills and tutorial presentation skills.
Replacing Course(s) NA
Transition NA
Industrial Experience 0
Assumed Knowledge Nil
Modes of Delivery Internal Mode
Teaching Methods Lecture
Tutorial
Assessment Items
Essays / Written Assignments Progressive assessment
Examination: Formal Final examination, in the University Examination period
Contact Hours Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks
Timetables 2014 Course Timetables for EPHUMA123