Course Title: VCE English as an Additional Language - Unit 2

Part A: Course Overview

Course Title: VCE English as an Additional Language - Unit 2

Credit Points: 90.00

Important Information:

College	DSC
School	Education
Course Title	VCE English as an Additional Language Unit 2
Career	Preparatory

Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GEDU5007	City Campus	Preparatory	360T Education	Face-to-Face	Term2 2019, Term2 2020

Course Coordinator: Elizabeth Buckley

Course Coordinator Phone: +61 3 9925 4180

Course Coordinator Email: elizabeth.buckley@rmit.edu.au

Course Coordinator Location: 108.05.007

Course Coordinator Availability: Email for appointment

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

Course Description

The study of EAL encourages the development of literate individuals capable of critical and imaginative thinking, aesthetic appreciation and creativity.

In this course you will read and respond both orally and in writing to a range of texts. You will analyse how the authors of these texts create meaning and the different ways in which texts can be interpreted. You will analyse the use of argument and language in texts that debate a topical issue.

Objectives/Learning Outcomes/Capability Development

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1. Compare the presentation of ideas, issues and themes in two texts.

2. Create a text which presents a point of view.

To achieve these outcomes you will draw on the key knowledge and key skills outlined for each outcome in Units 1 and 2 of the VCAA VCE EAL Study Design

Overview of Learning Activities

Learning will take place in a classroom setting as well as out of the classroom.  In class it will involve face-to-face teaching, class discussions, reading and writing activities in class. Out of the classroom, there will be student-directed learning in the form of reading, research and homework activities.

Overview of Learning Resources

RMIT will provide you with resources and tools for learning in this course through our online systems and access to specialised facilities and relevant software. You will also have access to the library resources.

A range of study notes and reference materials will be provided to you to develop and extend your understanding of the texts.

Overview of Assessment

You will be assessed on how well you meet the course’s learning outcomes, as determined by VCAA (Victorian Curriculum and Assessment Authority) guidelines.

Assessment of the learning outcomes may take the following forms:

Essays, oral presentations, responses to study questions, note-taking, creative writing

Feedback will be given on all assessment tasks in detailed written comments; a designated grade and a personal conversation allowing interpretation of the written comments and areas of improvement.

Feedback is also provided on general progress at the relevant time and at intervals when major projects are being conducted.

If you have a long-term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate or vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. Students can contact their relevant Year Level Coordinator for more information.

The Student Charter https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/student-charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT University student as well as the responsibilities of the university.

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy