Unit Outline
XPD003
English 3
IPC Semester 3, 2025
Korrina Davis
DVC - Education
Academic Division (Division)
CRICOS Provider Code: 00586B

Unit Coordinator
Korrina Davis
Email: Korrina.Davis@utas.edu.au
 

What is the Unit About?
Unit Description
This is a core unit designed to further improve your knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques. In this unit you will apply study skills needed to succeed at university, participate in critical discussions, and develop your teamwork and presentation skills.
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
Communicate in oral and written modes using English language and academic style conventions.
2
Discuss the main ideas and supporting details in spoken and written texts.
3
Collect and describe ideas and information with academic integrity.
4
Construct and examine arguments relating to familiar topics.
5
Use technologies such as word processors and presentation software to communicate ideas.
Alterations as a result of student feedback
 
 
 

Teaching arrangements
ATTENDANCE MODE
TEACHING TYPE
LEARNING ACTIVITY
CONTACT HOURS
FREQUENCY
Attendance / engagement expectations
If your unit is offered On campus, it is expected that you will attend all on-campus and onsite learning activities. This is to support your own learning and the development of a learning community within the unit. If you are unable to attend regularly, please discuss the situation with your course coordinator and/or our UConnect support team.

If your unit is offered Online or includes online activities, it is expected you will engage in all those activities as indicated in the Unit Outline or MyLO, including any self-directed learning.

If you miss a learning activity for a legitimate reason (e.g., illness, carer responsibilities) teaching staff will attempt to provide alternative activities (e.g., make up readings) where it is possible.
 
 
 
 

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 5
10 %
LO1, LO2, LO4
Assessment Task 2:
Interview and Presentation
Week 9
20 %
LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 3:
Academic Essay
Week 12
20 %
LO1, LO3, LO4, LO5
Assessment Task 4:
Vocabulary
Refer to Assessment Description
10 %
LO1, LO2
Assessment Task 5:
Examination
Exam Period
40 %
LO1, LO2, LO4
 
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 5
Weight:
10 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Identify the key ideas in an academic speech
LO2
2
Recognise the vocabulary in an authentic spoken text
LO1
3
Summarise the ideas presented in a spoken text
LO4
4
Construct sentences using correct grammar and spelling
LO1
 
Assessment Task 2: Interview and Presentation
Task Description:
You will interview a local English speaker, and compare your notes with the speaker to discuss and compare your understanding. You will present your learning in class. During the presentation, you will discuss difficulties you experienced with accent, vocabulary, pragmatics and intonation. After the presentation, you will submit a 300-word reflection.
Task Length:
4-6 minutes
Due Date:
Week 9
 

Weight:
20 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Organise and present ideas according to formal guidelines
LO4
2
Create presentation resources to engage and inform an audience
LO5
3
Express ideas orally to a live audience
LO1
4
Identify and relate ideas and information with academic integrity
LO3
 
Assessment Task 3: Academic Essay
Task Description:
You will write an 800-word argument essay on a selected academic topic
Task Length:
800 words
Due Date:
Week 12
Weight:
20 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Format a document using word processing software
LO5
2
Compose an essay that conforms with formal guidelines
LO1
3
Collect and describe information from written texts
LO3
4
Present the ideas and information of others with academic integrity
LO3
5
Develop a logical argument on a familiar topic
LO4
 
Assessment Task 4: Vocabulary
Task Description:
Over the course of the semester, you will complete 8 vocabulary worksheets. Each one contains a reading text and a selection of vocabulary exercises. 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
Describe the key ideas in an academic text
LO2
2
Define key vocabulary
LO1
3
Use key vocabulary
LO1
 
 

Assessment Task 5: 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:
40 %
 
CRITERION #
CRITERION
MEASURES INTENDED
LEARNING OUTCOME(S)
1
Discuss the key ideas in an academic text
LO2
2
Define academic vocabulary in a written text
LO1
3
Communicate using correct grammar, vocabulary and syntax
LO1
4
Organise paragraphs according to essay conventions
LO4
 
 
 

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.
Academic integrity
Academic integrity is about acting responsibly, honestly, ethically, and collegially when using, producing, and communicating information with other students and staff members.

In written work, you must correctly reference the work of others to maintain academic integrity. To find out the referencing style for this unit, see the assessment information in the MyLO site, or contact your teaching staff. For more detail about Academic Integrity, see
Important Guidelines & Support.
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 
 
Recommended reading materials
Recommended readings will be provided in class or on MyLO
 
Other required resources
You will require a laptop computer, access to MyLO, word processing software and presentation software to complete this unit.