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Search : Index : Faculty of Arts
Faculty of Arts
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, second and third-year subjects
Second/third-year subjects
Third-year subject
ESL subjects
First-year subjects
First, second and third-year subjects
The Centre for Communication Skills and English as a Second Language (CCS & ESL) is located in 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 and other degree programs.
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.
Communication Skills and ESL subjects are 'skills-based subjects'. Students enrolled in an arts degree may credit a maximum of three skills subjects towards their course. See Skills-based subjects. Students from other faculties should check for skills subject limitations at their Faculty Office.
The centre offers the following communication skills based subjects:
These subjects are designed to develop students' academic and communication skills.
The subject 145-300 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.
The Centre offers the following English as a second language subjects:
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 the week before the start of Semester 1 and the week before the start of Semester 2. Local students should contact the centre to sit an ESL placement test.
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
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