Unit Outline

This is a core unit designed to (i) promote knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques (ii) develop content knowledge, subject didactic knowledge and knowledge about academic learning and practice in preparation to fit the pedagogical requirements of tertiary study (iii) expand student involvement in critical discourse (iv) develop oral language and leadership skills through active participation in group assignments and presentations for future study at the University of Tasmania.

Intended Learning Outcomes

As per the Assessment and Results Policy 1.3, your results will reflect your achievement against specified learning outcomes.

On completion of this unit, you will be able to:


1.	Demonstrate understanding of the main ideas and supporting details in a range of spoken and written texts.
2.	Participate effectively in sustained spoken discourse, including oral presentation on a familiar topic.
3.	Create a range of written texts that communicate ideas and demonstrate awareness of purpose and audience.
4.	Use grammar and syntax to communicate effectively.
5.	Demonstrate appropriate range of vocabulary for communication.

Alterations as a result of student feedback

How will I be Assessed?

For more detailed assessment information please see MyLO.

Assessment schedule


ASSESSMENT TASK #	ASSESSMENT TASK NAME	DATE DUE	WEIGHT	LINKS TO INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
Assessment Task 1:	Listening Test	Week 7	5 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Academic Essay	Week 9	20 %	LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:	Oral Presentation	Week 12	15 %	LO2, LO3
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	50 %	LO1, LO3, LO5
Assessment Task 5:	Vocabulary	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO5

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Listening Test

Task Description:

You will listen to a lecture and then answer a series of multiple choice and true/false questions and complete a short, written summary.

Task Length:

1.5 hours

Due Date:

Week 7

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Listen to and comprehend an academic speech	LO1
2	Determine main ideas from a spoken text	LO1
3	Summarise a text	LO3
4	Write in English with few grammar and spelling mistakes	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Academic Essay

Task Description:

You will write a discussion essay on a given topic.This task requires you to submit a draft in week 7 (5%) and then a final version in week 9 (15%).

Task Length:

600 words

Due Date:

Week 9

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Format a written assessment in accordance with university standards	LO3
2	Organise an essay in an appropriate way, with an introduction, body, conclusion and the use of topic and supporting sentences.	LO3
3	Use formal English to convey an academic idea with few spelling and grammar mistakes	LO4, LO5
4	Research and reference appropriately for university work	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Oral Presentation

Task Description:

You will deliver an oral presentation, including a PowerPoint presentation in class.

Task Length:

4-6 minutes

Due Date:

Week 12

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Creates professional-looking MS PowerPoint slides	LO3
2	Speaks clearly and naturally while giving a spoken presentation in front of an audience	LO2
3	Researches and references appropriately for university work	LO3
4	Organises a presentation coherently with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion.	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

The examination will consist of reading comprehension and writing tasks.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Reads and comprehends an academic article	LO1
2	Understands academic vocabulary	LO5
3	Summarises a written text	LO1, LO3
4	Writes academic paragraphs with the use of topic and supporting sentences	LO3

Assessment Task 5: Vocabulary

Task Description:

Over the course of the semester, you will complete 8 vocabulary worksheets on MyLO. Each worksheet contains a reading text and a selection of vocabulary exercises. After all worksheets have been completed, your average score will be calculated. Any missed worksheets will be awarded a score of 0% and will contribute to the average.

Task Length:

1 hour per worksheet

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Read and comprehend academic articles	LO1
2	Define the key vocabulary	LO5
3	Use key vocabulary in a range of contexts and scenarios	LO5

How your final result is determined

To pass this unit, you need to demonstrate your attainment of each of the Intended Learning Outcomes, achieve a final unit grade of 50% or greater, and pass any hurdle tasks.

Submission of assignments

Where practicable, assignments should be submitted to an assignment submission folder in MYLO. You must submit assignments by the due date or receive a penalty (unless an extension of time has been approved by the Unit Coordinator). Students submitting any assignment in hard copy, or because of a practicum finalisation, must attach a student cover sheet and signed declaration for the submission to be accepted for marking.

Requests for extensions

If you are unable to submit an assessment task by the due date, you should apply for an extension.

A request for an extension should first be discussed with your Unit Coordinator or teaching support team where possible. A request for an extension must be submitted by the assessment due date, except where you can provide evidence it was not possible to do so. Typically, an application for an extension will be supported by documentary evidence: however, where it is not possible for you to provide evidence please contact your Unit Coordinator.

The Unit Coordinator must notify you of the outcome of an extension request within 3 working days of receiving the request.

Late penalties

Assignments submitted after the deadline will receive a late penalty of 5% of the original available mark for each calendar day (or part day) that the assignment is late. Late submissions will not be accepted more than 10 calendar days after the due date, or after assignments have been returned to other students on a scheduled date, whichever occurs first. Further information on Late Penalties can be found on the Assessments and Results Procedure.

Review of results and appeals

You are entitled to ask for a review of the marking and grading of your assessment task if there is an irregularity in the marking standards or an error in the process for determining the outcome of an assessment. Details on how to request a review of a mark for an assignment are outlined in the Review and Appeal of Academic Decisions Procedure.

Required Resources

Required reading materials

Edward de Chazel & Sam McCarter 2013, Oxford EAP: A course in English for Academic Purposes, Intermediate/B1+, Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Your teacher will provide a copy for you to read in class. You may purchase your own copy from www.booktopia.com.au