LANG 0040 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (WSTC)

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Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 900108

Coordinator Jackson Howard Opens in new window

Description This subject is designed to expand upon and extend the academic literacy skills acquired in Introduction to Academic Communication 1. The subject will assist students to critically read and analyse a variety of texts, and to develop their research and writing skills to produce complex texts. There is a particular focus in this subject on critique and analysis in the process of understanding and producing academic texts.

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

Pre-requisite(s) LANG 0037

Equivalent Subjects LANG 0007 - Academic English 2 (UWSC) LANG 0033 - English for Tertiary Study 2 (UWSC) LANG 0002 - Academic Communication 2 (UWSCFS) LANG 0032 - English for Tertiary Study 2 (UWSCFS) LANG 0039 - Introduction to Academic English 2 (UWSCFS) LANG 0003 - Academic English (WSTC Prep) LANG 0005 Academic English (WSTC) COMM 1027 - Principles of Professional Communication (WSTC)

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled at The College in a Foundation Studies program.

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.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Summary: Annotated Bibliography 200 words 10 N Individual
Essay: In-class critical analysis of text exercise 300 words 20 N Individual
Presentation: a. Essay 10% Plan b. Persuasive-Analytical essay 30% a. 300 words b. 1200 words 40 N Individual
Final Exam 2 hours (plus 60 minutes to upload the responses) 30 N Individual

Online

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.

Type Length Percent Threshold Individual/Group Task
Final Exam (on campus) 2 hours 30 N Individual
Online quizzes 2 tasks @ 30 mins each 10 N Individual
Critical analysis of text exercise 500 words 15 N Individual
Essay Plan (including short annotated bibliography) 300 words 15 N Individual
Analytical Persuasive essay 1200 words 30 N Individual

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