Swinburne University of Technology
SWINBURNE COLLEGE Course Information Booklet 2014 General English, Level 2
General English Level 2 – Swinburne College – Swinburne University of Technology
Welcome to GE Level 2 This course information booklet will explain the aims of the course, your tests/tasks and important information to help you in your studies.
Aims The aim of this course is to improve your everyday English language skills. You will develop these through a range of activities to help you improve Writing, Reading, Listening, Speaking, Pronunciation and Grammar skills.
Modes of Study You will study English language in the classroom and by using computers (E-learning).
Content At the end of this course you will be able to: Writing/Grammar
Plan, write and edit descriptive paragraphs on familiar topics Write simple and compound sentences
Reading
Read everyday texts for main ideas and specific information Use skimming and scanning techniques to better understand texts Use texts to build vocabulary related to familiar topics and personal interests
Listening
Listen to and understand situations about real life and personal experiences Use simple methods to listen for main ideas and key words Understand basic spoken texts, remember and discuss information
Speaking
Participate in short and long conversations using simple vocabulary and grammar Use appropriate pronunciation, stress, intonation, linking words and body language
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Assessment Overview You will have tests/tasks in all skills: Listening, Reading, Writing, Speaking, Grammar and Study Skills. Your teachers will give you more information about each one.
Assessment Methods You will have continuous assessment tasks and end of level tests in each skill area. You will get advice from your teachers and help with your progress when needed.
Listening
Reading
Writing
Speaking
%
Assessments
20
Listening Quiz – Week 5
50
Listening Test – Week 10
50
Graded Reader – Weeks 1-9
30
Reading Test – Week 5
30
Reading Test – Week 10
40
Weekly Writing Folio – Weeks 1-9
40
Writing Test – Week 5
30
Writing Test – Week 10
30
Presentation – Week 5
40
Interaction – Week 10
60
20
20
20
Weighting %
Grammar
10
Grammar Quizzes x 2 – Week 4 & 8
100
Study Skills
10
Independent Learning Centre (ILC)/E-learning
50
Approach to Study
50
Working independently, classroom participation, completion of classroom tasks, punctuality and working in groups
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Student Responsibilities Assessment
You must finish all tests/tasks To progress to week 6 of your course you must have completed all the assessment tasks satisfactorily for Weeks 1 – 5. If you missed assessment tasks with no valid reason, you will be required to repeat weeks 1 – 5. If you scored very low marks in weeks 1-5 you will also be required to repeat. This will be decided by the Academic Program Manager in consultation with the class teachers. To move to GE3 you must get an overall score of 60% with all skill areas 55% or greater To move to EAP3 you must get an overall score of 80% with all skill areas 75% or greater If you miss any tests/ tasks because you are sick, you must get a medical certificate within 72 hours after the test to do it at another time
At Risk
If you don’t finish all the tests/ tasks, you may have to repeat Weeks 1 to 5 to improve your English Language skills
Attendance
You must attend at least 80% or more classes to finish this level
Plagiarism/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
Problems Academic
If you have any problems speak to your teachers first If your teachers can’t help you they will ask you to see the Academic Program Manager If the Academic Program Manager can’t help you they will ask you to see the Assistant Director of Studies
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 ILC provides learning materials and resources for your independent study You must do at least 5 hours of independent study a week. You must do at least 1 Updated March 2014 5
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hour of independent study on Blackboard You can use Blackboard at home or in the ILC
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