Courses & Units

English 1 XPD001

Self-enrollment is not available. Enrollment will occur only after attending an orientation session to ensure that you are taking the correct units to fulfill your pathway requirements.

Introduction

This is a core unit designed to (i) promote knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques (ii) develop content knowledge, subject didactic knowledge and knowledge about academic learning and practice in preparation to fit the pedagogical requirements of tertiary study (iii) expand student involvement in critical discourse (iv) develop oral language and leadership skills through active participation in group assignments and presentations for future study at the University of Tasmania.

Summary

Unit name English 1
Unit code XPD001
Credit points 12.5
College/School Academic Division
DVC - Education
Discipline University Pathways
Coordinator Korrina Davis
Available as an elective? No
Delivered By Third Party(ies): UP Education

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart IPC Semester 1 On-Campus International
Hobart IPC Semester 2 On-Campus International
Hobart IPC Semester 3 On-Campus International

Key

On-campus
Off-Campus
International students
Domestic students
Note

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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
IPC Semester 2 24/6/2024 15/7/2024 5/8/2024 13/9/2024
IPC Semester 3 14/10/2024 4/11/2024 6/12/2024 24/1/2025
IPC Semester 1 26/2/2024 19/3/2024 15/4/2024 31/5/2024

* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Demonstrate understanding of the main ideas and supporting details in a range of spoken and written texts.
  • Participate effectively in sustained spoken discourse, including oral presentation on a familiar topic.
  • Create a range of written texts that communicate ideas and demonstrate awareness of purpose and audience.
  • Use grammar and syntax to communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrate appropriate range of vocabulary for communication.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
091501 $555.00 $555.00 not applicable $1,906.00

1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

If you have any questions in relation to the fees, please contact UConnect or more information is available on StudyAssist.

Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

5 hours of face-to-face classes and 2 hours of homework independent learning activities (homework) per week over 13 weeks.

AssessmentListening Test (5%)|Vocabulary (10%)|Oral Presentation (15%)|Academic Essay (20%)|Examination (50%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Edward de Chazel & Sam McCarter 2013, Oxford EAP: A course in English for Academic Purposes, Intermediate/B1+, Oxford University Press, Oxford, United Kingdom.

Your teacher will provide a copy for you to read in class. You may purchase your own copy from www.booktopia.com.au  

Recommended

Other recommended readings will be provided in class or on MyLO

LinksBooktopia textbook finder

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