Faculty of Arts Communication skills and English as a second language

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1. Skills subjects limitations
2. Communication skills
3. Workplace skills subject
4. English as a second language (ESL)
5. For more information
Subject Lists
    Communication skills subjects
        First year subjects
        Third year subject
    ESL subjects
        First year subjects

The Centre for Communication Skills and English as a Second Language (CCS & ESL) is administered by the School of Languages and provides a unique facility in Australian university education. Its mission is to create a culture of student excellence in written and oral communication, presentation skills and the application of information technologies. The centre designs its curriculum and support activities to assist students in arts and other faculties of the University with developing and refining their academic and professional communication skills. A prime objective is to assist with the improvement of English language skills for native and non-native speakers of English and thereby enrich their study experience at Melbourne. These skills-based subjects will be of direct benefit to many students in extending the vocational opportunities provided by the Bachelor of Arts degree.

Subjects available in communication skills and English as a second language address the needs of students seeking to consolidate their English language and communication skills. Study in this area is strategically oriented to the refinement of student skills within an academic environment. In particular, emphasis is placed on effective writing and research techniques and improved fluency and organisation of written and oral presentations.

Several credit subjects on offer are available for students of most faculties although students should consult with a Faculty course adviser to confirm that communication skills and ESL subjects can be credited towards their degree.

1. Skills subjects limitations

Students enrolled in an arts degree may credit a maximum of two subjects in communication skills and ESL. See Skills subjects.

2. Communication skills

The centre offers the following communication skills based subjects:

• 145-003 Project Based Communication Skills

• 145-009 Effective Communication for Engineering

These subjects are designed to develop students' academic and communication skills.

3. Workplace skills subject

The new subject 145-002 Managing Work and Projects is designed to assist students with the transition from study to work, and provides students with knowledge about contemporary employment and project management. It is for third year students only and includes a work placement.

• 145-002 Managing Work and Projects

4. English as a second language (ESL)

The Centre offers the following English as a second language subjects:

• 145-004 Advanced ESL 1

• 145-005 Advanced ESL 2

• 145-015 Advanced ESL 2 (Special Program)

• 145-006 Advanced ESL 3

• 145-007 Spoken Interaction

• 145-008 Advanced ESL: Economics and Commerce

• 145-011 Advanced ESL Information Technology

• 702-140 Introduction to Architectural Studies

These subjects are designed to assist students from non-English speaking backgrounds to improve their English skills.

All applicants will be required to sit a test to determine their level of language proficiency before they are able to enrol in these subjects. Students who are native speakers of English, or who have a comparable level of competency, will not be eligible to enrol.

International students should sit the DELA which is run during Orientation, the week before Semester1. Local students should contact the centre to sit an ESL placement test.

5. For more information

Centre for Communication Skills and English as a Second Language (ESL)
138 Cardigan Street
Carlton Victoria 3053
Tel: +61 3 8344 4491
Email: ccs.esl@language.unimelb.edu.au

Communication skills subjects

First year subjects

Third year subject

ESL subjects

First year subjects

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