Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2017
Course Code: GEDU5443
Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
School: 174T School of VE Engineering, Health & Science
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Cynthia Skruzny
cynthia.skruzny@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
There are none
Course Description
The focus of this unit is on interpreting, and critically analysing complex texts. These include intricate, dense and extended text from a variety of print based and electronic texts. This unit recognises the importance of lifelong learning, and is suitable for those wanting to improve their skills in order to access further study.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU157 Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Element: |
1. Select a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Learners purpose for engaging with texts are clarified 1.2 A range of complex texts is located 1.3 Texts relevant to learner’s learning purposes are chosen |
Element: |
2. Review selected texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Purpose of the text is interpreted 2.2 Features of texts are analysed 2.3 Reading strategies are used to interpret key ideas and supporting information in texts 2.4 Texts are evaluated for relevance and quality of content |
Element: |
3. Critically interpret a range of texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A range of texts for learning purposes are analysed 3.2 Similarities and/or differences are discussed 3.3 Judgements about the usefulness of the texts are discussed |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
Worksheets
Digitial media
Oral presentations
Reading test
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Thursday |
Topic |
1
|
6th July |
Orientation Introduction to course Library Orientation. Student email and assignment submission practice. |
2 |
13th July
|
Key Reading Skills: Skimming; Scanning; Predicting Word Meaning Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation: Main Idea and supporting ideas |
3 |
20th July |
Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation: Main Idea and supporting ideas Understanding Detail; Graphs & Tables; |
4 |
27th July
|
Inferring; Reading Critically; Fact & Opinion; Propaganda techniques Oral presentation: article chosen and details submitted on Blackboard |
5 |
3rd August
|
Reading TEST Paraphrasing; summarizing; referencing |
6 |
10th August |
Paraphrasing; summarizing; referencing Oral presentation: materials to be submitted on Blackboard Start Oral presentations |
7
|
17th August
|
Oral presentations |
8
|
24th August
|
Reading Science Article. Assessment 3Due Feedback on Oral Presentation Peer Review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Library
Internet
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include assignments, reports, tests and oral presentations
Assessment Tasks
# |
Assessment task |
Due Date
|
Assessment Weighting % of final mark |
1 |
Reading test – in class |
3rd August 2017 |
30% |
2 |
Reading comprehension oral presentation · Submit chosen article details on blackboard · Submit completed templates & presentation materials on Blackboard · Presentations given in class |
27th July 2017
10th August 2017
10th & 17th August 2017 |
30% |
3 |
Reading Science Article Assignment Submit on Blackboard |
24th August |
40% |
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency based assessment, but which also utilises graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
All assessment types must be passed (worksheets, writing assignments). You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the worksheets but fail one of the writing components).
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK A student may
apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51, or emailed to the Coordinator (rauha.quazi@rmit.edu.au).
Students requiring extensions longer than 7 days must apply for Special Consideration (see the ‘Help me’ link in blackboard, via myRMIT studies or http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration) For missed assessments such as exams you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form.
This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence (e.g. medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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