LANG 0040 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (WSTC)
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.
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:
- Critically read and analyse academic texts.
- Summarise the main points of arguments.
- Source and cite evidence using the conventions of academic research.
- Apply the rhetorical moves of an analytical-persuasive essay.
- Produce well structured, logical, coherent and cohesive responses to writing tasks.
- Produce an academic evidence-based argument.
Subject Content
Critically reading and interpreting academic texts
Summarising arguments
Conducting academic research
Synthesising information from multiple sources
Using evidence to support an argument
Referencing
Cohesive devices in academic writing
Argument, counter-argument and concessions in analytical-persuasive essay writing
Planning, drafting and re-drafting essays
Critically reading and interpreting academic texts
Summarising arguments
Conducting academic research
Synthesising information from multiple sources
Using evidence to support an argument
Referencing
Cohesive devices in academic writing
Argument, counter-argument and concessions in analytical-persuasive essay writing
Planning, drafting and re-drafting essays
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |