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ISEAP3102 - Academic Language Skills 2
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<p>At the successful completion of this course, students will be familiar with the academic requirements to be able to transition into the Australian tertiary environment. The course equips students with transferable academic skills that will enable them to produce appropriate and suitable academic work relevant to Australian higher education courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. This integrated skills course aims to develop all four subskills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) and reinforce knowledge of academic conventions in the context of the student’s future study disciplines. It provides training in formal academic discourse that develops the application of knowledge and skills. It equips the students with the ability to research, analyse, synthesise and develop linguistically complex academic texts that are typical in academia</p>
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<p>The content covers: Linguistic and academic conventions in the tertiary environment; Research using library databases and other academic tools; Academic integrity and referencing strategies; Listening comprehension and note-taking skills; Academic presentation skills; Reading relevant academic texts; Academic writing genres, discipline-specific discourses and vocabulary</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>At the successful completion of this course, students will be familiar with the academic requirements to be able to transition into the Australian tertiary environment. The course equips students with transferable academic skills that will enable them to produce appropriate and suitable academic work relevant to Australian higher education courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. This integrated skills course aims to develop all four subskills (Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening) and reinforce knowledge of academic conventions in the context of the student’s future study disciplines. It provides training in formal academic discourse that develops the application of knowledge and skills. It equips the students with the ability to research, analyse, synthesise and develop linguistically complex academic texts that are typical in academia</p>
Unit content
<p>The content covers: Linguistic and academic conventions in the tertiary environment; Research using library databases and other academic tools; Academic integrity and referencing strategies; Listening comprehension and note-taking skills; Academic presentation skills; Reading relevant academic texts; Academic writing genres, discipline-specific discourses and vocabulary</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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/iseap3102">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>Reading: Identify main topic and related ideas in a linguistically complex text including complex technical information</p>
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<p>Listening: Recognise emphasis, paraphrasing and repetition in a linguistically complex presentation or lecture.</p>
K3
<p>Speaking: Explain, discuss and ask for detailed information on complex topics</p>
K4
<p>Writing: Write effective and appropriate paragraphs in a range of genres</p>
S1
<p>Reading: Extract key information from research in their field of specialisation</p>
S2
<p>Listening: Critically evaluate the main points of a presentation or lecture and interpret content of visuals</p>
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<p>Speaking: Express ideas in a discussion or presentation using an appropriate tone and register.</p>
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<p>Writing: Embed quotations and paraphrases in written academic work</p>
A1
<p>Reading: Critically evaluate long and linguistically complex text, and extract technical information</p>
A2
<p>Listening: Extract key details and identity specific information from extended informational academic lectures</p>
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<p>Speaking: Present findings in their field of specialisation and respond appropriately to complex questions</p>
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<p>Writing: Support a line of argument in an academic text using fact and opinion effectively while researching an unfamiliar topic</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% 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>
FedTASK
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>
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Description of FedTASK outcome
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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.
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
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Fee information:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/iseap3102">View unit fees</a>
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