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<p>The English for Academic Purposes (EAP4A) unit is tailored for the needs of international students wishing to succeed in academic study in Australia. EAP4A is the first five-weeks of a ten-week unit of study of the intermediate level of the English for Academic Purposes Level 4 unit. Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to move to the next five- week level (EAP4B) study of the EAP4 in preparation for tertiary study at Federation University. Students receive a progress report upon completion of each five-week unit. This unit aims to develop the intermediate reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, computer and study skills required for further study at Federation University, for diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It focuses on building students' confidence in the fundamental language skills in an academic context with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and academic literacy skills.</p>
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<p>The EAP4 unit builds the skills required for lectures, tutorials, reading research and written assignments in English. It is based on student-centred lessons using Reflect Reading and Writing coursebook 4 and Listening and Speaking coursebook 4. EAP4A will cover the first four units in each coursebook. The unit is designed to help students not only master English but also builds their confidence and achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>The English for Academic Purposes (EAP4A) unit is tailored for the needs of international students wishing to succeed in academic study in Australia. EAP4A is the first five-weeks of a ten-week unit of study of the intermediate level of the English for Academic Purposes Level 4 unit. Students who successfully complete the unit will be able to move to the next five- week level (EAP4B) study of the EAP4 in preparation for tertiary study at Federation University. Students receive a progress report upon completion of each five-week unit. This unit aims to develop the intermediate reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, computer and study skills required for further study at Federation University, for diplomas, undergraduate and postgraduate programs. It focuses on building students' confidence in the fundamental language skills in an academic context with an emphasis on developing critical thinking and academic literacy skills.</p>
Unit content
<p>The EAP4 unit builds the skills required for lectures, tutorials, reading research and written assignments in English. It is based on student-centred lessons using Reflect Reading and Writing coursebook 4 and Listening and Speaking coursebook 4. EAP4A will cover the first four units in each coursebook. The unit is designed to help students not only master English but also builds their confidence and achieve their academic, professional and personal goals.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091501 - English Language
Offering:
<p><strong>Late Summer</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Winter Semester</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/eaapp4001">View unit fees</a>
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
None
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Understand the importance and application of literacy and numeracy in academic learning.</p>
K2
<p>Appreciate the need to create effective learning habits within an academic learning environment.</p>
K3
<p>Understand and appreciate the perspectives and world views of others</p>
S1
<p>Demonstrate an ability to read in English with a degree of independence, skim and scan, read for main ideas, and analyse texts, including graphs, and statistical representation.</p>
S2
<p>Demonstrate an ability to write a well-constructed paragraph with a topic and controlling ideas, write a short essay, and take effective notes from written texts.</p>
S3
<p>Demonstrate an ability to listen for main ideas and details and take notes effectively from a variety of audio and visual texts.</p>
S4
<p>Demonstrate an ability to speak and communicate effectively in English in everyday and study contexts, speak with accuracy and fluency, and give an individual academic presentation.</p>
A1
<p>Analyse connections between academic learning and needs and opportunities of industry and society in a global context and apply understandings to a range of activities.</p>
A2
<p>Apply knowledge of academic integrity and performance expectations to a range of assessment practices featured in higher degree programs.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Assignment conducting a short research project on an academic topic related to their field of study. </p>
<p>Assignment Project</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K3, S1, S2, A1, A2
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<p>Demonstrate the ability to take effective notes from written texts and use these notes to write a well-structured paragraph with a clear topic sentence and controlling ideas, followed by a short, organised essay.</p>
<p>Writing Exam</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, S1, S2, A2
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<p>Demonstrate knowledge of how to listen for main ideas and details and take effective notes from a variety of audio and visual texts.</p>
<p>Listening Exam</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
S2, S3
4
<p>Demonstrate knowledge of how to listen for main ideas and details and take effective notes from a variety of audio and visual texts.</p>
<p>Reading Exam</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
S1
5
<p>Demonstrate the ability to speak and communicate effectively in English in everyday and study contexts, speak with accuracy and fluency, and deliver an individual academic presentation.</p>
<p>Presentation</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K3, S4, A2
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplementary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45% or above, have completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description, and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others
<p>Level 3 - Student works independently with limited guidance or works within self-determined guidelines appropriate to context</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Non-Award
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
091501 - English Language
Offering:
<p><strong>Late Summer</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Spring Semester</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p> <p><strong>Winter Semester</strong><p>Ballarat - SMB (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/eaapp4001">View unit fees</a>
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