Course Title: Engage in casual conversation and straightforward spoken transactions
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2013
Course Code: LANG5595
Course Title: Engage in casual conversation and straightforward spoken transactions
School: 360T Education
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3231 - Certificate III in ESL (Access)
Course Contact : Baia Tsakouridou & Bloss Robertson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254488
Course Contact Email:baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au & bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Angela Borrelli 94.3.16 email: angela.borrelli@rmit.edu.au
Karen Gao 94.3.16 email: karen.gao@rmit.edu.au
Jane Saunders 94.3.16 email: jane.saunders@rmit.edu.au
Marcelle Damicoucas 94.3.16 email: marcelle.damicoucas@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 80
Regardless of the mode of delivery, represent a guide to the relative teaching time and student effort required to successfully achieve a particular competency/module. This may include not only scheduled classes or workplace visits but also the amount of effort required to undertake, evaluate and complete all assessment requirements, including any non-classroom activities.
Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
None
Course Description
This unit of competency describes speaking and listening performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by adult learners with language backgrounds other than English. The focus of this unit is on listening and speaking skills in English to participate effectively in casual conversations and discussions on a range of topics, and to engage in straightforward transactions.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU502 Engage in casual conversation and straightforward spoken transactions |
Element: |
1. Interpret a casual conversation on everyday topics. |
Performance Criteria: |
1. Interpret a casual conversation on everyday topics. 2. Participate in casual conversation. 3. Interpret a range of straightforward transactions. 4. Participate in a range of transactions. |
Learning Outcomes
This unit applies to participants using speaking and listening skills in English in a range of informal and formal situations. The situations in which these skills are applied are varied, and can be related to contexts such as social and community life, everyday commerce and recreation, workplaces, and vocational or study-related fields.
The outcome 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 ISLPR Speaking 2+ and Listening 2+
- the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). http://www.deewr.gov.au/SKILLS/PROGRAMS/LITANDNUM/ACSF/Pages/default.aspx. They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence in Oral Communication at Level 3.
Details of Learning Activities
This unit is part of Certificate III in ESL (Access) which is an integrated program. This means that you will study this unit with several other units on the same day. Your program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. Your program will have a minimum of 8 hours Directed Study per week. You are not required to attend to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed in this unit. This is a very important part of your program and we ask that you do 4-5 hours on your non attendance day and at least 1 hour each evening to cover all the units in the program. An outline of your Directed Study is published each week in the Weekly Program Delivery Plan.
This unit in part covers the speaking and listening macro skills addressed in the certificate.
Examples of how you will practice and study the units
LISTENING
You will:
• listen to videos and audio tapes as well as films
• take part in conversations
• listen to talks and lectures
• visit places of interest and listen to guides
• take part in Australian cinema studies
SPEAKING
You will:
• work in pairs and in small groups
• give complex reports on researched topic
• make up role plays to practice conversation appropriate to further study context
• give a formal oral presentation
• take part in formal and informal discussions
• evaluate your own work
Teaching Schedule
Program Dates: Mon 11 February – Fri 21 June 2013Program Dates: Mon 11 February – Fri 21 June 2013
Term Break: Fri 29 March – Fri 5 April 2013
Public holidays: Mon 11 March (Labour Day), Fri 29 March (Good Friday),Thur 25 April (ANZAC Day), Mon 10 June 2013 (Queen’s Birthday)
This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. The assessment tasks have been put in bold to match the unit of competency. The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course.
Teaching Schedules
Cert III in ESL (Access) Semester 1 2013.
WEEK | TOPICS | ASSESSMENT COSC5971C Operate a personal computer (BSBCMN107A) |
ASSESSMENT GEDU5936 Develop and document a learning plan and portfolio (VBQU130) |
ASSESSMENT HUSO5151 Use services in the local community (VPAU557) |
ASSESSMENT HUSO5158 Australian Art and Culture (VPAM547) |
ASSESSMENT LANG5595 Engage in casual conversation and straightforward spoken transactions (VPAU502) |
ASSESSMENT LANG5596 Read and write a range of straightforward letters and formatted texts (VPAU504) |
ASSESSMENT LANG5597 Give and respond to a range of straightforward instructions and informational texts (VPAU503) |
ASSESSMENT LANG5598 Read and write a range of informational, instructional and other texts (VPAU505) |
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2 | In class reading assessment – Guardian Weekly (Elementary) |
In class reading assessment – Guardian Weekly (Elementary) |
In class reading assessment – Guardian Weekly (Elementary) |
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3 | Informal letter to teacher
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Informal letter to teacher | Informal letter to teacher |
Casual Conversation about Australian Art and Culture/Film |
Informal letter to teacher | Informal letter to teacher |
Casual Conversation about Australian Art and Culture/Film |
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4 | Peer instructions on how to navigate aspects of a computer and RMIT website including email and blackboard
Film Review |
Peer instructions on how to navigate aspects of a computer and RMIT website including email and blackboard
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Guest Speaker: Baia’s pathway talk |
Film Review | Peer instructions on how to navigate aspects of a computer and RMIT website including email and blackboard
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Guest Speaker: Baia’s pathway talk
Film Review |
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5 | Guest Speaker: Police talk | Guest Speaker: Police talk | Guest Speaker: Police talk | Guest Speaker: Police talk | Guest Speaker: Police talk | ||||
6 | Excursion to North Carlton Neighbourhood House
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Excursion to North Carlton Neighbourhood House | Casual Conversation about Australian Art and Culture/Film | Excursion to North Carlton Neighbourhood House | Excursion to North Carlton Neighbourhood House | Excursion to North Carlton Neighbourhood House | Excursion to North Carlton Neighbourhood House
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7 | Formal letter
Pathways Talk Part 2 – Write and Present a Career Report based on Research
Film Review |
Formal letter | Formal letter
Pathways Talk Part 2 – Write and Present a Career Report based on Research
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Formal letter | Film Review | Formal letter | Pathways Talk Part 2 – Write and Present a Career Report based on Research | Pathways Talk Part 2 – Write and Present a Career Report based on Research
Film Review |
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8 | Mid Semester Interview | Mid Semester Interview | |||||||
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11 | Form Filling – Online Registration
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Form Filling – Online Registration | Casual Conversation about Australian Art and Culture | Form Filling – Online Registration | Form Filling – Online Registration | ||||
12 | Film Review | Film Review | Film Review | ||||||
13 | In class reading assessment – Guardian Weekly
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Guest Speaker: Julie Collins’ talk |
In class reading assessment – Guardian Weekly
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In class reading assessment – Guardian Weekly
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14 | Sculpture Walk | Sculpture Walk | Sculpture Walk | Sculpture Walk | Sculpture Walk | ||||
15 | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | Excursion to the State Library of Victoria | ||
16 | Oral Presentation on Australian Artist
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Oral Presentation on Australian Artist
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Oral Presentation on Australian Artist
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Oral Presentation on Australian Artist
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**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Blackboard and in class should changes occur.
Guest speaker: Julie Collins.
Teaching Schedule: This course will be delivered weekly. The times will be outlined in the program delivery plans which are updated each week.
Your program is made up of:
• Orientation
• Learning activities
• Mid semester review
• Guest speakers
• Exit review
All students will be inducted. The induction includes
• Program Guide & Student Diary
• Student Rights and Responsibilities
• Explore RMIT ( an orientation to the university and its services)
• Orientation to RMIT Libraries (library tour & on line catalogue introduction)
• RMIT Online Systems Information Session
Library Orientation & an RMIT Online Systems Information Session will be scheduled during the first two weeks of your program. Information about student services, rights and responsibilities is contained in your student diary.
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 (use your own or they can be purchased from the Carlton Library very cheaply)
• USB (Memory stick)
Overview of Assessment
You must demonstrate an understanding of all elements of the competencies in order to be deemed competent. Assessment methods have been designed to measure achievements of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks. You may be assessed by:
- listening tasks,
- role play,
- presentations.
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 coordinator or the Disability Liaison Unit if you would like to find out more.
An assessment charter (http://mams.rmit.edu.au/kh6a31y2wi2hl.pdf) summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.
Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, polices and procedures which are described and referenced in a single document:
http://www.rmit.edu.au/browse;ID=1n1kd66y87rc
Assessment Tasks
ASSESSMENT (THAT COVER THIS COURSE ONLY)
Assessment will take place throughout the course. Your work is assessed on a competent (CA)/not yet competent (NYC) basis – it is not graded. You will be given written feedback on all assessment tasks. There will be individual and group projects completed both in and out of class.
Assessment is ongoing and its purpose is to develop your skills. You will be given assistance in redrafting and editing written assessment tasks because developing your ability to identify and correct your own mistakes is an important part of the learning process. It is important that you read the specific elements each assessment task addresses on the cover sheet for each task. At the time of setting assessments you will be given clear guidelines about which course, elements and performance criteria you will need to meet in order to successfully complete the task. Submission dates & deadlines will also be clearly explained.
Assessment tasks:
Summative assessments:
• Excursion, class & group discussion
• Film Review
• Film Project
• Research Report
Formative assessments:
ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work
Please note:
Assessments tasks will include other courses (Units of competency) from the program.
All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.
Assessment Matrix
Each assessment cover sheet 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. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT.
Course Overview: Access Course Overview