LANG 0033 English for Tertiary Study 2 (WSTC)

Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 900103

Coordinator Richard Robinson Opens in new window

Description This subject is designed to expand upon and extend the academic literacy skills acquired in English for Tertiary Study 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 0031

Equivalent Subjects LANG 0007 - Academic English 2 (UWSC) LANG 0040 - Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (UWSC) LANG 0002 - Academic Communication 2 (UWSCFS) LANG 0002 - Academic Communication 2 (UWSCFS) LANG 0032 - English for Tertiary Study 2 (UWSCFS) LANG 0039 - Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (UWSCFS)

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 Mandatory
In-class critical analysis of text exercise 1, 2 20 N Individual
Essay Plan (including short annotated bibliography) 1, 2, 3 15 N Individual
Analytical-Persuasive essay (mandatory assessment) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 35 N Individual
Final exam (mandatory assessment) 1, 2, 4, 5 30 N Individual

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