LANG 0003 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 700056
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Description This unit is designed to improve English proficiency for overseas and local students who wish to progress to university studies. In particular, the course aims to help students access the conventions of academic English by focusing on attitudes to knowledge, the ways in which ideas are structured and presented and surface language correctness. In addition, the course encourages students to develop strategies to maximize their learning and to reflect on their own learning styles.
School Western Sydney The College
Discipline English Language
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 1 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject
Equivalent Subjects LANG 0003 - Academic English (WSTC Prep) LANG 0005 - Academic English (UWSC)
Restrictions Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.
Assessment
The following table summarises the standard assessment tasks for this subject. Please note this is a guide only. Assessment tasks are regularly updated, where there is a difference your Learning Guide takes precedence.
Item | Length | Percent | Threshold | Individual/Group Task |
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Essay | a. 350-450 words b. 1000 words | 35 | N | Individual |
Report | 1200 words | 35 | N | Not Known |
Final Exam | 120 mins | 30 | N | Individual |
Teaching Periods