ESLA2000
10 units
2000 level
Course handbook
Description
This course is designed for students in any field or program who come from a language background other than English. The course focuses on developing students’ skills in writing, reading, speaking and listening to academic English. Lectures are designed to address typical issues with which non-native English-speakers tend to struggle, and the content will be customised to some degree to meet the particular needs of the student cohort. The tutorials will allow students to practise their developing language skills and help them deal with a range of typical situations and issues affecting international students. The course enables international students to improve their English profiency and thereby supports their learning across all levels of university study.
Availability2024 Course Timetables
Online
- Semester 1 - 2024
- Semester 2 - 2024
Learning outcomes
On successful completion of the course students will be able to:
1. Describe key properties of academic language.
2. Construct properly structured sentences and paragraphs in speech and writing.
3. Cite and/or paraphrase scholarly works in compliance with established principles of referencing.
4. Develop coherent and evidence-supported arguments.
5. Create and present a visually effective poster.
Content
Topics will include:
- Basic properties of academic language
- Essentials of sentence and paragraph structure
- Key aspects of referencing, citations and paraphrasing
- Constructing persuasive arguments
- Essay writing
- Preparing a review of literature
- Creating and presenting a poster on a chosen topic
Assumed knowledge
This course is designed for international students with language backgrounds other than English. Native English-speakers are encouraged to enrol in other courses.
Assessment items
Written Assignment: Assigments 1 and 2
Presentation: Poster Presentation
Tutorial / Laboratory Exercises: Group Discussion
Formal Examination: Examination: Formal
Contact hours
Semester 1 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Semester 2 - 2024 - Online
Lecture-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Tutorial-1
- Online 1 hour(s) per week(s) for 12 week(s) starting in week 1
Course outline
- ESLA2000 - Semester 1, 2024 (Online) (PDF, 235.8 KB)
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