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FSP003 - Foundation English C

2023

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

International Pathways

Unit Description

This unit introduces international students to life in Darwin while preparing English language skills that are necessary for both daily life and academic study. This unit aims to:

Promote knowledge and understanding of English language skills and techniques for future study at university
Develop content knowledge about Australian Culture and Society and knowledge about academic learning and practice in preparation to fit the pedagogical requirements of tertiary study at university
Expand student involvement in critical discourse
Develop oral language and leadership skills through active participation in group assignments and presentations for future study at university.

Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Demonstrate understanding of the main ideas and supporting details in a range of spoken and written texts.
2.	Participate effectively in sustained spoken discourse, including oral presentation on a familiar topic.
3.	Create a range of written texts that communicate ideas and demonstrate awareness of purpose and audience.
4.	Use grammar and syntax to communicate effectively.
5.	Demonstrate appropriate range of vocabulary for communication.
6.	Use the above skills to demonstrate an understanding of Australian and Norther Territory country-place, cultures and people in relation to the students' own background.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	Test 1 (90 minutes)	15%	1,3,4,5,6
2.	Test 2 (90 minutes)	15%	1,3,4,5,6
3.	Test 3 (120 minutes)	20%	1,3,4,5,6
4.	Test 4 (180 minutes)	30%	1,3,4,5,6
5.	Oral Presentations (4 x 5 minutes)	20%	2,4,5,6

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