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<p>The Academic and Communication Skills A course is an introduction to using Australian English to meet the demands of further academic study. The course aims to extend the student's language skills through thinking, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate ideas, feelings, observations and information effectively, both orally and in writing. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.</p>
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<p>Content covered may include: Elements of reading, writing, listening, and speaking English Applying reading, writing, listening, and speaking English to academic progression Global contexts, social progress, and industry needs of higher learning Oral presentation skills Introduction to persuasive language Individual learning styles, motivations, experiences and expectations Using language to convey ideas, arguments or evidence</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 per cent or above, has 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 Academic and Communication Skills A course is an introduction to using Australian English to meet the demands of further academic study. The course aims to extend the student's language skills through thinking, reading, writing, speaking and listening. Students will be assessed on their ability to communicate ideas, feelings, observations and information effectively, both orally and in writing. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.</p>
Unit content
<p>Content covered may include: Elements of reading, writing, listening, and speaking English Applying reading, writing, listening, and speaking English to academic progression Global contexts, social progress, and industry needs of higher learning Oral presentation skills Introduction to persuasive language Individual learning styles, motivations, experiences and expectations Using language to convey ideas, arguments or evidence</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Federation TAFE
Discipline:
TAFE & University Pathways
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1101">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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<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>
S1
<p>Analyse roles, responsibilities and expectations in an international higher education context and apply understandings to a range of activities.</p>
S2
<p>Collaborate effectively with peers while participating in a range of learning tasks for higher studies.</p>
S3
<p>Analyse and evaluate personal experiences, attributions and independent learning skills to develop an academic transition plan.</p>
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<p>Reflect upon the nature and structure of tertiary writing.</p>
A1
<p>Analyse connections between higher learning and needs and opportunities of industry and society in a global context and apply understandings to a range of activities.</p>
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<p>Apply knowledge of academic integrity and performance expectations to a range of assessment practices featured in higher degree programs.</p>
Assessment
Learning Tasks and Assessment
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 per cent or above, has 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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FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
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.
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:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
120199 - General Education Programmes, n.e.c.
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/gpfsp1101">View unit fees</a>
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Internal reference: GPFSP1101 - U1.4