Course Title: Use language analysis skills to review own texts
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2021
Course Code: GEDU6186
Course Title: Use language analysis skills to review own texts
School: 375T Vocational Design and Social Context
Campus: City Campus
Program: C4399 - Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)
Course Contact: Melanie Reynolds
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4059
Course Contact Email: melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Angela Borrelli angela.borrelli@rmit.edu.au
Caroline McEnroe caroline.mcenroe@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 40
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
In this unit of competency, you will be introduced to skills and knowledge required to use language analysis to review own written and spoken texts for further study purposes.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VU22650 Use language analysis skills to review own texts |
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Element: |
1. Analyse language and language use in relation to own texts |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Element: |
2. Apply knowledge of language and language use to review own texts |
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Performance Criteria: |
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Learning Outcomes
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing, Speaking and Listening and contribute directly to the achievement of these desptors at 3/3+ and the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) indicators for Reading, Writing and Oral Communication competence at Level 4.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) which is an integrated program. This means that you will study this unit with one other unit (VU22649/GEDU6185) on the same day (Language Analysis and Critical Reading cluster). Your Language Analysis and Critical Reading cluster, will have a minimum of three hours of directed study a week (two hours of Directed Study Required and one hour of Directed Study Recommended). You are not required to attend classes to complete the directed study, however, you are expected to complete all work given as part of the Directed Study Required and may be required to show evidence that the work has been completed. The Directed Study Recommended is there for you to further develop your skills and although not compulsory we recommend that it is completed as well. An outline of your directed study is published each week in the Modules section of Canvas.
The Weekly Program Delivery Modules are a detailed outline of what activities you will be undertaking in each session on a weekly basis. You can access these via Canvas.
This unit in part covers the reading and writing macro skills addressed in the certificate.
Examples of how you will practice and study the units:
You will submit 2 assessment tasks for this unit of study.
Assessment Task 1 VU22650 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review spoken and written texts- GRAPHS'
Assessment Task 2 VU22650 - 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review a written letter'
You will learn instructional language in order to read and understand instructional text. you will use thee reading skills to analyze and answer questions about study tasks. You will learn language associated with understanding data presented in graphs. you will use this knowledge to analyze and interpret a graph in spoken and written language. Each week you teacher will present you with new metalanguage and models of texts in order for you to complete your assessment task. You will keep a record of new metalanguage.
Teaching Schedule
Course dates: Semester 1 2021
Course Dates: Monday 8 Feb – Friday 11 June 2021
Easter break: Thursday 1 April - Wednesday 7 April (Classes recommence Thursday 8 April)
Public Holidays: Labour Day 8 March 2021, Anzac Day April 26
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. This unit is clustered with VU22649 (GEDU6185)Use Critical Reading Skills to analyse study tasks. (Cluster 4) but it is assessed as a single unit with 2 assessment tasks
| Week |
Use language skills to review own text |
VU22650 Elements |
VU22649 Elements |
| 1 |
Reading instructions-nouns and adjectives simple present
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1,2 | 1,2 |
| 2 |
Reading instructions-limiting words and content words common collocations used in instructions task words |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 3 |
Reading instructions-modals and conditionals used in instructions phrasal verbs |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 4 |
Reading instructions-recognizing inference from logical contextual and visual language prepositions and prepositional phrases cohesive devices
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1,2 | 1,2 |
| 5 |
adjectives adverbs and adverb phrases past simple and past continuous
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1,2 | 1,2 |
| 6 |
simple and compound sentences cohesive devices keep a record of new and useful metalanguage
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1,2 | 1,2 |
| 7 |
Reading and understanding graphs- comparative and superlative adjectives present perfect and present perfect continuous nouns and word families Introduce -Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Deconstruct AT 2 (VU22649)"Understanding and Analyzing ONE Study task" |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 8 |
Reading and understanding graphs and speaking about graphs- intonation and stress in spoken language complex sentences-using subordinate clauses Grammar Diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Deconstruct AT 1 (VU22650) 'Use language analysis to review spoken and written texts- Graphs' |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 9 |
Reading, understanding graphs and speaking about graphs-reported speech and fillers in spoken language types of graphs-line graphs, bar graphs, pie charts, info graphs Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Submit AT 2 (VU22649)"Understanding and Analyzing ONE Study task" Week 9 |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 10 |
Reading, understanding graphs and speaking about graphs-numerical language used in graphs terminology for discussing visual texts, graphs and diagrams colloquial language used in spoken language Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Submit Part 1 of AT 1 (VU22650) 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review spoken and written texts- Graphs' |
1,2 |
1,2 |
| 11 |
Reading, understanding graphs and speaking about graphs-Passive voice describing a graph in spoken language for study skills writing complex sentences using cohesive devices Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Submit Part 2 of AT 1 (VU22650) 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review spoken and written texts- Graphs |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 12 |
Reading, understanding graphs and writing about graphs- focus on form, content, numerical information and reported speech use complex sentences Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Submit Part 3 of AT 1 (VU22650) 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review spoken and written texts- Graphs' |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 13 |
Analyze a graph in written text- focus on punctuation, word order and complex sentence structure. Transition signals to connect relationship between sentences use academic vocabulary keep a record of new and useful metalanguage Deconstruct AT2 (VU22650) 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review spoken and written texts - a letter' |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 14 |
Analyze and write about a graph-focus on academic language, logical sequencing and cohesiveness using pronouns. analyze and edit own written text Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources
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1,2 | 1,2 |
| 15 |
Summarize and consolidate main features of analyzing graphs in spoken and written text. Grammar diary to keep a record of important notes on grammar including websites and other language resources Submit Assessment Task 2 - 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review a written text - a letter' |
1,2 | 1,2 |
| 16 |
Overview and review metalanguage grammar taught in class Additional evidence may be addressed in week 16 or 17 |
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| 17 | Finalise assessments and results: assessment re-sits, end of semester exit interview |
**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Canvas and in class should changes occur.
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Exit review
All students will be inducted into this course and into RMIT. The induction includes:
• Induction Booklet on Canvas and Analysis
• Explore RMIT
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries
Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is explained on Canvas and discussed in class.
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT
There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring:
• English-English dictionary (we ask that you do not use a translation dictionary)
• Thesaurus
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Highlighter pens
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
• Headphones
• laptop; USB stick
Overview of Assessment
This course is part of a full-time integrated 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 may be assessed by quizzes, notetaking, summaries and short answer responses, essays and research reports and groupwork.
Feedback will be provided throughout the semester, in both oral and written form, 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 coordinator or the Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more.
The Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT university student as well as the responsibilities of the university. This can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/student-charter
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
Assessment Tasks
Summative assessments:
Assessment Task 1 VU22650: 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review spoken and written texts -GRAPHS'
In this assessment task you will learn language associated with understanding data presented in graphs. You will use the knowledge you learn in class about grammar and metalanguage related to graphs to analyze and interpret a graph in spoken and written language. You must then analyse your written and spoken text.
Assessment Task 2 VU22650 : 'Use Language Analysis Skills to review a written letter'
In this assessment task you will write a letter and then use all the language and grammar learned in class to analyse and review your text.
Formative assessment may also be used.
Please note:Assessments tasks may include other courses (Units of competency) from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline.
Assessment Appeals, Reasonable Adjustment and Extensions
Students can appeal assessment decisions using these forms:
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals
Students may be able to access reasonable adjustment such as an extension of time or a smaller group if appropriate. Students should contact the assessor at least one week prior to the assessment if they wish to be considered for reasonable adjustment.
www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to performance criteria. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. To successfully complete this unit you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element of the unit/subject as assessed in the assessment tasks.
You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator.
Other Information
Attendance
This course will be delivered using a blended approach; face to face classes and online, synchronous classes.
It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.
Student Progress
Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.
Student program policy www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress
You may be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and the Program Coordinator. These interviews are an important part of giving you feedback and supporting you through your program by monitoring your academic progress.
Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension
Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
- have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
- prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special
- Consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
Recognition of Prior Learning/RCC/Credit Transfer
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and/or Credit Transfer may be available depending on your previous work and life experiences, formal, informal or non formal learning, completed accredited qualification/s or completed units. Please discuss this with the Program Coordinator.
https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit
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