Swinburne University of Technology
SWINBURNE COLLEGE Course Information Booklet 2014 English for Academic Purposes (EAP) Level 3
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EAP Level 3 – Swinburne College – Swinburne University of Technology
Welcome to EAP Level 3 This course information booklet will explain the aims of the course, your academic assessment and the necessary information to support you in your studies and research.
Broad Aims The broad aim of the course is to prepare you for EAP 4 and further academic study by developing skills in the areas of Writing, Grammar, Reading, Listening and Speaking.
Rationale This course has been designed to prepare you for study at Swinburne College/University and familiarise you with Australian university methods of instruction.
Modes of Study English language study takes place through a combination of classroom delivery and elearning.
Content At the end of this course you will be able to: Writing/Grammar
Plan, outline, write and edit a descriptive essay using appropriate language and structures Plan, outline, write and edit an comparison and contrast essay using appropriate language and structures Produce a writing folio using appropriate language and structures
Reading
Read academic texts for main ideas and specific information Use skimming, scanning and inferencing techniques to better understand academic and non-academic texts Develop strategies to expand knowledge and meaning of vocabulary in academic and non-academic texts
Listening
Listen for main ideas and specific information Use a range of listening strategies to aid comprehension Use basic note-taking skills
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Speaking Weeks 1 - 5 – Digital Story/Dialogue
Demonstrate effective communication skills to participate in group/pair interactions (dialogues) using a range of suitable vocabulary and grammar Use appropriate pronunciation, stress, intonation, cohesive devices and body language
Weeks 6 - 10 – News Story/Individual Oral Presentation
Research, outline, structure and organise content of a News Story and Oral Presentation Communicate/negotiate ideas with group members Use appropriate pronunciation, stress, intonation, cohesive devices and body language
Assessment Overview Your progress will be continuously monitored and evaluated using formative and summative assessment tasks in each skill area of Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening and Study Skills. You will receive ongoing feedback and assistance with your progress when needed.
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
%
Assessments
20
Listening Test – Week 5
40
Listening Test – Week 10
60
Weekly Reading/Vocabulary Record
30
Reading Test – Week 5
30
Reading Test – Week 10
40
Writing Folio (Weeks 4 & 9)
30
Essay (Outline, First and Final Draft) Weeks 2 9
30
Writing Test – Week 10
40
Digital Story – Week 5
15
Dialogue – Week 5
15
News Story – Week 10
30
Oral Presentation – Week 10
40
20
30
20
Weighting %
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Study Skills
10
ILC/ E-Learning
50
Approach to Study
50
• Working independently, classroom participation, completion of classroom tasks, punctuality and working in groups
Student Responsibilities Assessment
You need to satisfactorily complete all required tasks and assessments. Your letter of offer will tell you the entry requirements for your next course To progress from Week 1-5 to Week 6-10, you will require 60% overall with all skills 55% or greater If you do not achieve these scores you will be required to repeat weeks 1-5 For progression to EAP 4 you will require 65% overall with all skills 60% or greater If you miss any assessment due to illness, a medical certificate must be produced within 72 hours of the test in order for a re-sit to be considered If you are absent from a test, you will not receive any marks unless there are special reasons that you can support with original documents (e.g. medical certificates)
Conceded Pass – CP If you do not successfully achieve the level, you may be awarded a Conceded Pass (CP) to progress to EAP 4 (only) if: 1. you did not enter the current level on a CP 2. your overall score is 65% but your score for one skill area only (with the exception of writing) is less than 60% but no lower than 55% 3. your attendance has not fallen below 80% minimum for the 10 week course and your study skills score is 80% minimum. 4. it is approved by the Academic Program Manager. A Conceded Pass cannot be awarded at exit points EAP4 or EAP5 At Risk
If you have not satisfactorily completed all the required tasks, you may be asked to repeat Weeks 1 to 5 in order to consolidate your English Language Skills
Attendance
You need to attend at least 80% or more classes to satisfactorily complete this level You should not make arrangements to leave before the end of your assessment as it may affect your progression to the next level
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Cheating
You MUST not cheat in a test You MUST not copy work from another student You MUST not get another student to do your work for you
Plagiarism Plagiarism is the action or practice of taking and submitting or presenting the thoughts, writing or other work of someone else as though it is your own work (Academic Board 2009). All written tasks MUST acknowledge the original source Teachers may ask you to upload your assignments via Turnitin (Anti-Plagiarism Software) If any of your assignments are found to be plagiarised, you will be asked to re-submit Please go to the orientation information tab in Blackboard for a full explanation of Plagiarism with a link to the official Swinburne University Plagiarism Policy Concerns Academic
If you have any queries during your course, you should first talk to your teacher(s) who will discuss the issue with you and hopefully find a solution If your teachers are unable to help, they will refer you to the Academic Program Manager Finally, if the Academic Program Manager is unable to help you, you may be referred to the Assistant Director of Studies (ADoS)
General
If you have a general problem you can see the Student Support Manager, Byron Coonerty in TD133 or call 9214 5668 You can also see an International Student Advisor to help you. To make an appointment call 9214 6741 or email isa@swin.edu.au.
Independent Learning Centre (ILC: TD 140) and E-learning The Independent Learning Centre provides learning materials and resources for your independent study You are required to do a minimum of 5 hours of independent learning per week; this includes a minimum of 1 hour a week on Blackboard You can access Blackboard at home or anywhere else you have Internet access
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