PREP1001 Basic Literacy
First Year Course
| Academic Career | Undergraduate |
|---|---|
| Course Subject | ANU Preparatory Program |
| Offered in | Summer Session, 2013, Spring Session, 2013, Summer Session, 2014, First Semester, 2014, Second Semester, 2014, and Spring Session, 2014 |
| Unit Value | 9 units |
| Course Description |
This course introduces basic literacy skills to students, including academic writing, reading academic literature, understanding academic communication and presenting to an audience. The course will introduce the concepts of 'audience' in communication and develop communication and literacy skills in a hands-on academic environment. |
| Learning Outcomes |
At the completion of this course students will be able to: 1. Listen to an academic address and take relevant notes 2. Read an academic text and summarise, paraphrase and apply the information contained. 3. Write a 1000 word essay and report 4. Make a 10 minute academic presentation 5. Understand the conventions of referencing, acknowldegement and plagiarism avoidance. |
| Indicative Assessment |
1. continuous assessment of short pieces of writing and reading on a weekly basis 2. a 1000 word essay 3. a 10 minute presentation |
| Workload |
Students will deveote 15 hours per week in face-to-face and out of class activities for the ten weeks of this course |
| Requisite Statement |
None |
| Recommended Courses |
None |
| Prescribed Texts |
TBA |
| Technology Requirements |
Access to internet |
| Programs | ANU Preparatory Program |
| Academic Contact | paul.dowden@anucollege.edu.au |
The information published on the Study at ANU 2013 website applies to the 2013 academic year only. All information provided on this website replaces the information contained in the Study at ANU 2012 website.
