Credit Points 10

Legacy Code 900678

Coordinator Elizabeth Casey Opens in new window

Description This subject is designed to improve the English language skills of Health Science and Nursing students through dynamic and engaging teaching methodology. The subject further develops foundational skills students possess and introduces critical analysis. The use of authentic genres and writing techniques common in Academic writing in the fields of Health Science and Nursing lead to the improvement of critical literacy skills related to spoken and written genres which are typical in the Health Science and Nursing professions.

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 0051

Equivalent Subjects LANG 0032 English for Tertiary Study 2 (WSTC Prep)
LANG 0002 Academic English 2 (WSTC)
LANG 0033 English for Tertiary Study 2 (WSTC) LANG 0039 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (WSTC Prep) LANG 0040 Introduction to Academic Communication 2 (WSTC) LANG 0003 Academic English (WSTC Prep)
LANG 0005 Academic English (WSTC)
COMM 1027 Principles of Professional Communication (WSTC)
LANG 0050 Essential Literacy for Construction professionals II (WSTC Prep)

Restrictions

This subject is only available to College students enrolled in the Undergraduate Preparation Programs.

Learning Outcomes

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

1. Demonstrate an ability to critically read, summarise, analyse, synthesise and make meaning from academic and industry-related texts in Health Science and Nursing
2. Use sophisticated aspects of Academic Writing, including different genres of Academic English
3. Identify and critique a theoretical framework in Health Science and Nursing
4. Cite arguments and evidence using the conventions of academic research
5. Produce a well-structured, logical, coherent and cohesive response to writing tasks using appropriate academic language structures
6. Demonstrate an ability to communicate orally in formal context, including appropriate selection of material, clear organisation and effective presentation.
7. Work effectively in a small group learning environment

Subject Content

1. Academic and professional communication in the fields of Health Science and Nursing
2. Academic writing skills: developing and applying features of academic and professional language
3. Academic reading skills: identifying, highlighting and applying key ideas, arguments and evidence
4. Academic writing skills: utilising various research techniques
5. Academic Integrity: the importance and application of referencing, citation and paraphrasing
6. Academic writing skills: summarising, paraphrasing, synthesising
7. Academic writing skills: the report writing process including the achievement of coherence and cohesion
8. Critical thinking for academic and professional work within the Health Science and Nursing fields
9. Oral Presentation skills: language and presentation techniques for presentations