Course Title: Investigate issues in the Australian environment

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3310 Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

Course Title: Investigate issues in the Australian environment

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 50

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Terms

Course Code	Campus	Career	School	Learning Mode	Teaching Period(s)
GEDU6076C	City Campus	TAFE	360T Education	Face-to-Face	Term2 2017, Term1 2018, Term2 2018

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou and Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au; melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au

Course Description

This unit describes the skills and knowledge for learners of English as an additional language to research the key aspects of the physical Australian environment, and to identify and investigate environmental issues.
The unit provides you with an introduction to terminology related to Australian physical features and environmental issues, and the skills and knowledge to research and present information in an oral presentation and a written report.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None

National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:	VU21470 Investigate issues in the Australian environment
Elements:	1 Discuss Australia’s physical features and climate 2 Investigate an environmental issue of significance in Australia 3 Present your research findings in a talk to the group 4 Write a report on your research

Learning Outcomes

The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of Speaking 2+ / 3,Listening 2+ / 3, Reading 2+/3, Writing 2+/3 and
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication, Reading and Writing at Level 3.

Overview of Assessment

This course is delivered as part of a full time intergrated program.You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You will be assessed through the following:

Group research project into sustainable living within the Australian environment.

Individual research project on an Australian environmental issue.

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester in class and/or online discussions, through individual and group feedback on practical exercises and by individual consultation.

If you have a long term medical condition and/or disability it may be possible to negotiate to vary aspects of the learning or assessment methods. You can contact the program manager or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.

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