Unit Outline

English 3 is a core unit designed to continue on from English 2 to (i) promote knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques for future study at The University of Tasmania (ii) develop content knowledge, subject didactic knowledge and knowledge about academic learning and practice in preparation to fit the pedagogical requirements of tertiary study at The University of Tasmania (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.	Critically analyse a range of written texts.
3.	Participate effectively in sustained spoken academic discourse, including oral presentation.
4.	Create academic written texts that present logical and coherent argument and demonstrate paraphrasing, summarising and referencing skills.
5.	Use grammar and syntax accurately to communicate effectively.
6.	Demonstrate extended range of vocabulary appropriate to academic context

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	Week 5	5 %	LO1, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 2:	Oral Presentation	Week 8	15 %	LO2, LO3, LO4
Assessment Task 3:	Academic Essay	Week 11	20 %	LO3, LO4, LO5, LO6
Assessment Task 4:	Examination	Exam Period	50 %	LO1, LO4, LO5, LO6
Assessment Task 5:	Vocabulary	Refer to Assessment Description	10 %	LO1, LO6

Assessment details

Assessment Task 1: Listening

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 5

Weight:

5 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Ability to listen and comprehend an academic speech	LO1
2	Ability to determine main ideas from a spoken text	LO1
3	Ability to summarise a text	LO3
4	Ability to write in English with few grammar and spelling mistakes	LO4

Assessment Task 2: Oral Presentation

Task Description:

You will deliver a 4-6-minute presentation in a problem-solution format addressing an issue discussed in class.

Task Length:

4-6 minutes

Due Date:

Week 8

Weight:

15 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Ability to follow assessment instructions and organise a presentation coherently with a clear introduction, body, and conclusion	LO3
2	Ability to create professional-looking MS PowerPoint slides	LO3
3	Ability to speak clearly and naturally while giving a spoken presentation in front of an audience	LO2, LO4
4	Ability to research and reference appropriately for university work	LO3

Assessment Task 3: Academic Essay

Task Description:

You will write an 800-word argument essay on a particular academic topic

Task Length:

800 words

Due Date:

Week 11

Weight:

20 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Ability to format a written assessment in accordance with university standards	LO3
2	Ability to organise an essay in an appropriate way, with an introduction, body, conclusion, and the use of topic and supporting sentences	LO3
3	Ability to use formal English to convey an academic argument with few spelling and grammar mistakes	LO4, LO5, LO6
4	Ability to research and reference appropriately for university work	LO3

Assessment Task 4: Examination

Task Description:

The exam will consist of a reading with comprehension questions and some short writing tasks.

Task Length:

2 hours

Due Date:

Exam Period

Weight:

50 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Ability to read and comprehend academic article	LO1
2	Ability to appropriately paraphrase written text	LO1, LO4
3	Ability to write academic paragraphs in an appropriate way with the use of topic and supporting sentences	LO4
4	Ability to use formal English to convey an academic idea with few spelling and grammar mistakes	LO4, LO5, LO6

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:

Each worksheet with take approximately 1 hour to complete.

Due Date:

Refer to Assessment Description

Weight:

10 %

CRITERION #

CRITERION

MEASURES INTENDED

LEARNING OUTCOME(S)


1	Ability to read and comprehend academic articles	LO1
2	Demonstrated knowledge of key vocabulary	LO6
3	Ability to use key vocabulary in a range of contexts and scenarios	LO6

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 2012, Oxford EAP: A course in English for Academic Purposes, Upper-Intermediate/B2, 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