ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I

EDU1ESL

2019

Credit points: 15

Subject outline

This subject provides students who have already met the English prerequisites for enrolment with an opportunity to further develop their English academic skills. This is NOT a subject about how to teach English as an additional language. Rather, it is an interdisciplinary elective for students from language backgrounds other than English and a core subject for bridging students within the School of Education. The theoretical component analyses academic discourse in intercultural contexts and explores the cultural values that shape these forms of communication. The practical component includes essay writing using English patterns of expression with explicit argument and evidence. Issues of academic integrity and plagiarism are also addressed with a focus on improving referencing skills. Students are encouraged to contribute to class and small group discussions in ways that focus on understanding aspects of intercultural communication and development of the student's competence in this area.

School: School of Education

Credit points: 15

Subject Co-ordinator: Howard Nicholas

Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes

Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG

Exchange Students: Yes

Subject particulars

Subject rules

Prerequisites: N/A

Co-requisites: N/A

Incompatible subjects: N/A

Equivalent subjects: N/A

Special conditions: N/A

Learning resources

Readings

Resource Type	Title	Resource Requirement	Author and Year	Publisher
Readings	All readings on the LMS	Prescribed	Various	VARIOUS
Discipline Specific	Student work book (available in the LMS)	Prescribed	English as an Additional Language Program (2013)	La Trobe University

Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes

01. Reflect, describe and effectively communicate on a range of factors that relate to the study abroad experience.

Activities:: Lecture/Workshop in week 5

02. Critically reflect on the internationalisation of education and the impact of culture, specifically 'academic culture', on the study abroad experience.

Activities:: Lecture/Workshop in weeks 2, 3 and 4

03. Develop strategies for improving areas of skills weakness through self-reflection on personal learning styles.

Activities:: Individual learning plan

04. Demonstrated success in the conventions of academic discourse.

Activities:: Lecture/Workshop in weeks 2 - 9

05. Maintain standards of academic integrity according to APA6 referencing style.

Activities:: Lecture/Workshop in week 7

06. Collaborate in intercultural team work and individually analyse and theorise on the interrelationships between yourself and others.

Activities:: Lecture/Workshop in week 8

07. Transfer and apply the academic skills covered across a range of disciplines.

Activities:: Lecture/Workshop in weeks 3 & 4

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 1, Day

Overview

Online enrolment: Yes

Maximum enrolment size: N/A

Enrolment information:

Subject Instance Co-ordinator: Howard Nicholas

Class requirements

Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 10 - 22
One 2.0 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 10 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.

Assessments

Assessment element	%	ILO*
Homework activities	10	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Individual learning plan	20	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Essay plan	20	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Completed essay	30	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07
Final exam	20	01, 02, 03, 04, 05, 06, 07

Melbourne, 2019, Semester 2, Day