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Introduction
English Writing introduces students to, and consolidates their knowledge of, the conventions of English grammar and composition. The unit focuses on fashioning the skills required of an academic writer in a contemporary context in which AI is rapidly evolving. The unit covers:
· the processes and mechanics of academic writing;
· grammar, syntax, voice, punctuation, and usage;
· sentence, paragraph, and essay structure;
· and the ethics of working with AI in academic contexts.
Summary
| Unit name | English Writing: Grammar and Composition |
| Unit code | HEN105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Arts and Society Humanities and Social Sciences |
| Discipline | English |
| Coordinator | Doctor Danielle Wood |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2027 | 15/3/2027 | 18/4/2027 | 12/6/2027 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2027 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2027 will be available from the 1st October 2026. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Construct text using the conventions of English grammar and composition.
- Critique the use of English grammar and conventions.
- Communicate using written text for formal and informal application.
- Build AI literacy and develop strategies for the ethical use of AI in academic contexts.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Short recorded lectures (total 1 hour weekly) & online discussion and activities (total 1.5 hours weekly). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Participation (15%)|Report (40%)|Writing Project (45%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
John Peck and Martin Coyle, Write it Right: The Secrets of Effective Writing. Palgrave Macmillan, 2012 Roslyn Petelin. How Writing Works: A Field Guide to Effective Writing. Allen & Unwin, 2016. |
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| Recommended | HEN105 English Writing : Grammar and Composition | University of Tasmania (talis.com) |
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