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 improve your knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques. The curriculum aligns with CEFR English proficiency B1. You will complete assignments related to writing, speaking, reading, and listening. In this unit you will begin to develop study skills needed to succeed at university, such as producing work with academic integrity, using digital tools to create academic texts, and participating in team work.
Summary
| Unit name | English 1 |
| Unit code | XPD001 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | Academic Division Learning Teaching Performance |
| Discipline | University Pathways |
| Coordinator | Alexander McDonald |
| Available as an elective? | No |
| Delivered By | Third Party(ies): UP Education |
| Level | Foundation or Enabling |
Availability
Specific information on 2027 unit availability will be available in August
Learning Outcomes
- Communicate in oral and written modes using English language and academic style conventions.
- Describe the main ideas and supporting details in spoken and written texts.
- Collect and represent ideas and information with academic integrity.
- Create academic texts using digital technologies.
Fee Information
2027 fee information will be available in August.
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | 5 hours/week on-campus classes and 2 hours/week moderated online independent learning activities, over 13 teaching weeks. |
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| Assessment | Listening Test (10%)|Vocabulary (10%)|Oral Presentation (15%)|Academic Essay (25%)|Examination (40%) |
| Timetable | View 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 |
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| Recommended | Other recommended readings will be provided in class or on MyLO |
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