Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 700281

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Description This subject introduces students to the skills needed for success in academic life. It introduces students to a range of topics to facilitate and develop an increased confidence in fundamental academic skills, develop planning and goal setting skills necessary for university. This subject forms a pre-requisite to 700168 Tertiary Study Skills in Criminal and Community Justice, 700174 Tertiary Study Skills in Social Science and 700175 Tertiary Study Skills in Policing.

School Western Sydney The College

Discipline Studies in Human Society, Not Elsewhere Classified.

Student Contribution Band HECS Band 4 10cp

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Level Undergraduate Level 0 Preparatory subject

Equivalent Subjects HUMN 0003 - Academic Skills for the Social Sciences JUST 0001 - Academic Skills for Criminal and Community Justice HUMN 0002 - Academic Skills for Policing

Restrictions

Students must be enrolled at Western Sydney University, The College.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Develop effective learning strategies to advance the knowledge of the individual and that of their peers.
2. Understand effective communication (reading, listening, speaking and writing)
3. Understand the role of Information and Communication Technology in learning and the relationship with online presence and reputation
4. Develop problem solving skills
5. Reflect on learning experiences
6. Understand the role of research and referencing within a tertiary setting

Subject Content

1. Introduction to fundamental academic skills
2. Introduction to university culture and the ?elives?f of students within an academic setting
3. Digital communication, ethics and citizenship for professional and academic life
4. Essential skills for success in Tertiary Studies ? referencing, individual presentations, reflection, undertaking research
1. Introduction to fundamental academic skills
2. Introduction to university culture and the ?elives?f of students within an academic setting
3. Digital communication, ethics and citizenship for professional and academic life
4. Essential skills for success in Tertiary Studies ? referencing, individual presentations, reflection, undertaking research