175-120 Academic English 1

Formerly available as 145-004/120. Students who have completed 145-004/120 are not eligible to enrol in this subject.

Non-native speakers of English may enrol without sitting for a placement test but may be recommended to other subjects during the first two weeks of the semester depending on their English language proficiency. Native or near-native speakers of English are not eligible to enrol.

This subject develops the academic English language skills required for university study. Its primary focus is on developing students' academic writing ability in English. The subject also aims to develop essay and report writing, effective reading strategies and analysis of texts, critical thinking, group discussions and examination techniques. These abilities will be developed through a study of topics relating to the history of migration to Australia and current issues in Australia's migration program.

• synthesise and organise material from spoken and written sources;

• be more independent learners.

Three integrated listening/reading/writing assignments totalling 1300 words 40% (due in weeks 6, 9 and 12), a written assignment of 1300 words 30% (due in week 14), short written texts totalling 1400 words 25% (due in weeks 3 - 10) and class exercises 5%.

Students will be required to purchase a Subject Reader prepared by the coordinator.