Courses & Units
English Writing: Grammar and Composition HEN105
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
| Unit name | English Writing: Grammar and Composition |
|---|---|
| Unit code | HEN105 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education School of Humanities |
| Discipline | English |
| Coordinator | Doctor Elizabeth Evans |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Introductory |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Online | Semester 1 | Off-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Note
Please check that your computer meets the minimum System Requirements if you are attending via Distance/Off-Campus.
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 26/2/2024 | 22/3/2024 | 15/4/2024 | 2/6/2024 |
* 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).
Learning Outcomes
- Construct written text using English grammar and conventions.
- Critique the use of English grammar and conventions in written text.
- Communicate using written text for formal and informal application.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 091523 | $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 | Short recorded lectures (total 1 hour weekly) & online discussion and activities (total 1.5 hours weekly). |
|---|---|
| Assessment | Participation (10%)|Writing Workshop (20%)|Reflection Essay (30%)|Report or Review (40%) |
| 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. |
|---|---|
| Recommended | HEN105 English Writing : Grammar and Composition | University of Tasmania (talis.com) | Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
The University reserves the right to amend or remove courses and unit availabilities, as appropriate.