edu1esl english as a second language i
ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE I
EDU1ESL
2020
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.
SchoolEducation
Credit points15
Subject Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald
Available to Study Abroad/Exchange StudentsYes
Subject year levelYear Level 1 - UG
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
Learning resources
Student work book (available in the LMS)
Resource TypeOther resource
Resource RequirementPrescribed
AuthorEnglish as an Additional Language Program
Year2013
Edition/VolumeN/A
PublisherLa Trobe University
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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
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Melbourne (Bundoora), 2020, Semester 1, Day
Overview
Online enrolmentYes
Maximum enrolment sizeN/A
Subject Instance Co-ordinatorShem Macdonald
Class requirements
Lecture/WorkshopWeek: 11 - 22
One 2.00 hours lecture/workshop per week on weekdays during the day from week 11 to week 22 and delivered via face-to-face.
Assessments
Assessment element | Category | Contribution | Hurdle | % | ILO* |
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Homework activities (Approx 450 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 10 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Individual learning plan (Approx 900 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Essay (Approx 2250 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 50 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |
Final exam (Equiv. 450 words) | N/A | N/A | No | 20 | SILO1, SILO2, SILO3, SILO4, SILO5, SILO6, SILO7 |