| Assessment |
| Title |
Exam Length |
Weight |
Mode |
No. Words |
| Discussion Group |
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25%
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| Assessment Notes |
| group discussion on prepared topic |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 2, 4
GA: 1, 2, 3, 5, 8 |
| Listening Test |
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30%
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 3, 4
GA: 1, 2 |
| Presentation |
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25%
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| Assessment Notes |
| oral presentation on topic related to student's intended degree, 20 minutes (talk 15 mins, questions 5 min) |
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| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 1, 4, 5
GA: 1, 2, 5 |
| Review |
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20%
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|
1000 |
| Assessment Notes |
| self/peer review (500 words each) |
|
| Relates to Learning Outcomes (LO) and
Graduate Attributes (GA) |
| LO: 3, 4, 6
GA: 1, 2, 3, 5 |
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| Learning Outcomes (LO) |
Upon completion of this unit, students will be able to:
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speak/communicate fluently and effectively in formal, informal and intercultural, academic and professional contexts;
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participate effectively in class discussions on tutorial topics related to students disciplinary interests;
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listen to an extended piece of spoken discourse indicate understanding by choosing a correct response (e.g. distinguishing fact and opinion, main ideas and supporting evidence);
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respond appropriately to elements of the academic or professional situation/context such as audience, purpose, genre;
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give an oral presentation on self-selected topics related to intended degree of study; and
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assess his/her own performance and the performance of others in oral communication tasks (e.g. oral presentation, class discussion), paying attention to factors such as pronunciation, fluency, negotiating turns in discussions.
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| Graduate Attributes (GA) |
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Attribute |
Taught |
Assessed |
Practised |
| 1 |
Knowledge of a Discipline
The relevant discipline-specific skills required for successful university study in an Australian context will be taught and assessed in the assignments and quizzes. Students will use the discipline-specific knowledge gained in this course to critically engage with their faculty-based units. Students will be able to apply disciplinary knowledge in professional contexts depending on their faculty-based electives
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| 2 |
Communication Skills
Spoken communication skills will be taught and assessed in all assignments. Assessment tasks will be assessed on style, clarity of expression, the development of a clear and well-structured argument and ability to understand and respond appropriately to participants.
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| 3 |
Global Perspectives
Students will demonstrate awareness of cultural similarities/differences in spoken communication in academic and professional settings; students will be able to communicate successfully in English with native speakers of English, and with speakers from other language backgrounds different from their own.
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| 5 |
Life-Long Learning
Through online and class discussions and assessment tasks, students will develop essential strategies to communicate effectively in a range of academic and professional contexts. These skills will be transferable across different disciplines and will continue to be useful in other areas of their academic and professional lives. Lifelong learning is not an isolated attribute, but is an inherent part of each of the graduate attributes that are taught, assessed and practised in this unit.
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| 6 |
Problem Solving
Students will develop essential communication strategies for dealing with miscommunication or incomprehension.
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| 8 |
Team Work
Students will take part in group discussions and respect the values and contributions of others.
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