Launceston
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. The unit covers:
- the processes and mechanics of academic writing;
- grammar, syntax, voice, punctuation, and usage; and
- sentence, paragraph and essay structure.
Summary 2020
| Unit name | English Writing: Grammar and Composition |
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| Unit code | HEN105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| Faculty/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | English |
| Coordinator | Dr. Robert Clarke |
| Level | Introductory |
| Available as student elective? | Yes |
| Breadth Unit? | No |
Availability
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* 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 (see withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Learning Outcomes
Fees
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
HUM109
Teaching
| Teaching Pattern | Teaching Pattern: 13 weeks online (one-hour of short recorded lectures weekly accessed online; online exercises and activities) |
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| Assessment | Online Writing Workshop 30%; Writing Portfolio (70%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required | None |
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