edu0ac1 academic culture
ACADEMIC CULTURE
EDU0AC1
2020
Credit points: 5
Subject outline
This subject introduces students to academic culture and different forms of academic communication. Students examine the conventions of academic culture and identify strategies to support learning success. They compare the purposes of different genres of academic communication in the context of discipline differences and are introduced to the concept of academic integrity. Students develop transferable skills in time-management, note-taking, academic writing, critical reading, case study analysis and online learning. Assessments are low stakes and include text summary and written comprehension as well as text analysis.
SchoolEducation
Credit points5
Subject Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsNo
Subject year levelYear Level 0 - Enabling Program
Available as ElectiveNo
Learning ActivitiesN/A
Capstone subjectNo
Subject particulars
Subject rules
PrerequisitesN/A
Co-requisitesN/A
Incompatible subjectsN/A
Equivalent subjectsN/A
Quota Management StrategyN/A
Quota-conditions or rulesN/A
Special conditionsN/A
Minimum credit point requirementN/A
Assumed knowledgeN/A
Career Ready
Career-focusedNo
Work-based learningNo
Self sourced or Uni sourcedN/A
Entire subject or partial subjectN/A
Total hours/days requiredN/A
Location of WBL activity (region)N/A
WBL addtional requirementsN/A
Graduate capabilities & intended learning outcomes
Graduate Capabilities
Intended Learning Outcomes
Subject options
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On-Line, 2020, Online study period 2, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 10 - 16
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 10 to week 16 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text analysis and written comprehension (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Growth mindset summary and analysis (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Plagiarism case study and discussion (500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 3, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 18 - 24
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 18 to week 24 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text analysis and written comprehension (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Growth mindset summary and analysis (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Plagiarism case study and discussion (500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 4, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 28 - 34
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 28 to week 34 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text analysis and written comprehension (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Growth mindset summary and analysis (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Plagiarism case study and discussion (500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 5, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 36 - 42
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 36 to week 42 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text analysis and written comprehension (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Growth mindset summary and analysis (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Plagiarism case study and discussion (500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |
On-Line, 2020, Online study period 6, Online
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorCarolyn O'Dwyer
Class requirements
Unscheduled Online ClassWeek: 44 - 50
One 3.00 hours unscheduled online class per week on any day including weekend during the day from week 44 to week 50 and delivered via online.
Assessments
| Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Text analysis and written comprehension (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Growth mindset summary and analysis (350 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 30 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3 |
| Plagiarism case study and discussion (500 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 40 | SILO1, SILO4 |