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TEP022 - Academic Language and Learning

2020

Sector

Higher Education

Discipline

Enabling

TEP076, TPE115I

TEP021

Unit Description

The aim of this unit is to develop students' confidence and ability in academic reading and writing and to provide them with the study skills they will need to be successful in their learning journey. The unit covers a range of academic writing skills with a particular focus on academic essay writing, and also provides students with the opportunity to learn and practise critical reading skills, as well as refine their writing style through the language focus. Students can also learn and apply the study skills of reading, researching, note taking, and using the library to prepare and present academic work in accordance with academic standards and conventions. These skills are important for the completion of this unit and for studying at university.

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Unit Learning Outcomes

1.	Reflect on who they are as a learner.
2.	Demonstrate effective study skill strategies.
3.	Read critically and write an academic text.
4.	Critically assess and edit their writing.
5.	Take notes and summarise academic texts.
6.	Research for credible information for assignments and use standard referencing.
7.	Learn collaboratively in an online environment.

Assessment Overview

	Assessment Task	Value (of total mark)	Related Learning Outcome/s
1.	3 Online Learning Reflections (300-450 words)	10%	1,2,7
2.	Paragraph Writing (360-510 words)	10%	3,4
3.	Short Argument Essay 1 (600 words)	20%	3,4
4.	Annotated Bibliography (750-1050 words)	20%	3,4,5
5.	Extended Argument Essay 2 (1200-1500 words)	40%	3,4,5,6

Unit Availability

Year	Semester	Att Mode	Location	Learning Method	Timetable*
2020	Semester 1	Internal	Alice Springs Campus	OLR,PB	View
2020	Semester 1	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR,PB	View
2020	Semester 1	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR	View
2020	Semester 1	External	External Studies	OLR,PB	View
2020	Semester 2	Internal	Alice Springs Campus	OLR,PB
2020	Semester 2	Internal	CDU Sydney	OLR,PB
2020	Semester 2	Internal	Casuarina Campus	OLR
2020	Semester 2	External	External Studies	OLR,PB

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OLR: Internet access is required for this unit as students are required to access study materials provided on-line through Learnline. Please log into Learnline on the first day of each teaching period. For more information about Learnline, please click here.

PB: Print-based study material is mailed to students from External Student Support.

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