Course Title: Intermediate writing skills for discussions

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term2 2012

Course Code: COMM5903

Course Title: Intermediate writing skills for discussions

School: 360T Education

Campus: Brunswick Campus

Program: C3211 - Certificate III in Spoken and Written English

Course Contact : Jennifer Chamberlain

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 9476

Course Contact Email:jennifer.chamberlain@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 60

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

This course/module covers the skills required to write discussions, ie to present arguments for more than one side of an argument. It includes the skills to research and plan discussions.


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

CSWEIIIP Intermediate writing skills for discussions

Element:

Prepare to write a discussion

Performance Criteria:

1.1 Identify topic
1.2 Research topic and write notes
1.3 Write a plan organising content according to discussion structure, eg introduction, arguments for and against, conclusion

 

Element:

Write a discussion

Performance Criteria:

2.1 Write a coherent discussion of approximately 300 words or more
2.2 Structure text appropriately, ie introduction, arguments for and against, conclusion
2.3 use linking devices to develop discussion, eg on the other hand, in conclusion
2.4 Write coherent paragraphs which express arguments for and against and provide evidence to support/substantiate arguments
2.5 Use topic sentences to focus on and organise arguments with paragraphs
2.6 use appropriate conjunctive links, eg to compare and contrast
2.7 Use grammatical structures of appropriate complexity in order to develop the discussion, eg some use of modality, complex clauses, nominalisation, dependent clauses
2.8 Use vocabulary appropriate for presenting different points of view
2.9 Use punctuation to support meaning
2.10 Spell most words accurately
2.11 Produce typed or legible handwritten text
 

Learning Outcomes


The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
Performance criteria of 2 learning outcomes
The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors 1+-2

 


Details of Learning Activities

Evidence may be gathered through the collection of learner documents

  • Preparation of a discussion
  • Write a discussion


Teaching Schedule

This is a 20 week program:
Program dates: 16th July- 14th December, 2012
Term break: Fri 21st September - 5th October, 2012
Public Holiday: 6th November, 2012 (Melbourne Cup Day)
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Guest speakers
• Excursions

All students will be inducted. The induction includes

AMEP handbook outlining student rights and responsibilities, grievance procedure and services information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in student diary.
Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction) and campus facilities
 


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT

There are no set texts in this course learning materials are provided by the teachers
but it is recommended that you bring
• Display folder with plastic sleeves
• Notebook or loose leaf paper
Writing materials


Overview of Assessment

This course is part of a full-time integrated program. Learner performance is assessed against specific criteria that describe a standard of performance. The criteria allows the learner to participate actively in the assessment process. The learner is given as many opportunities as practicable to achieve each outcome.
Feedback:
Learner is clearly informed that assessment is taking place and feedback on performance is given for each assessment.
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 Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.

An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a3ly2wi2h1.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document: http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=ln1kd66y87rc


Assessment Tasks

Assessment may be gathered through the collection of learner documents

  • Preparation of a discussion
  • Write a discussion


Assessment Matrix

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