LANG 1029 Foundations of Academic English
Credit Points 10
Legacy Code 102735
Coordinator Adrian Hale Opens in new window
Description Academic English is a particular kind of English that is used in academic writing and other professional contexts. This subject aims to improve students' written communication skills in academic English. The subject content includes English grammar as well as analytical reading and writing in academic English. Students will also learn to identify and to make cogent and sophisticated arguments using various written formats. Student work will be assessed in terms of theoretical and applied knowledge as well as in terms of writing skills.
School Humanities & Comm Arts
Discipline Studies in Human Society, Not Elsewhere Classified.
Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp
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Level Undergraduate Level 1 subject
Equivalent Subjects HUMN 1002 - Analytical Reading and Writing HUMN 1003 - Analytical Reading and Writing (WSTC) LANG 1031 - Foundations of Academic English (WSTC)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quiz | 30 minutes per quiz | 20 | N | Individual |
| Quiz | 2 hours per quiz | 10 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 1,500 words in total | 30 | N | Individual |
| Essay | 1,000 words | 30 | N | Individual |
| Participation | The participation mark will be tied to the student performance of in-class discussion and writing tasks, which will be assessed over a 2-hour period (cumulative) | 10 | N | Individual |
Prescribed Texts
- Hale, Adrian, & Basides, Helen. (2023). Keys to Academic English. Cambridge University Press.
Teaching Periods