Available in 2014
| Callaghan Campus | Semester 2 |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
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| Replacing Course(s) | NA | ||||
| Transition | NA | ||||
| Industrial Experience | 0 | ||||
| Assumed Knowledge | Nil | ||||
| Modes of Delivery | Internal Mode | ||||
| Teaching Methods | Lecture
Tutorial |
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| Contact Hours | Lecture: for 1 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks Tutorial: for 2 hour(s) per Week for 12 weeks |
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| Timetables | 2014 Course Timetables for EPHUMA123 |