Course Title: Research events in Australian history post 1770

Part A: Course Overview

Program: C3311 Certificate III in EAL (Access)

Course Title: Research events in Australian history post 1770

Portfolio: DSC Portfolio Office

Nominal Hours: 60

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Terms

Course Code

Campus

Career

School

Learning Mode

Teaching Period(s)

HUSO5210

City Campus

TAFE

360T Education

Face-to-Face

Term1 2014,
Term1 2015

Course Contact: Bloss Robertson / Baia Tsakouridou

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au / bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au



Course Description

This unit covers reading and writing skills and knowledge required by adult learners with language background other than English. The focus of this unit is on investigating and become familiar with aspects of Australia’s history, post 1770. The unit provides an introduction to the political and social history Australia from 1770 to the present day.

Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities

None



National Competency Codes and Titles

National Element Code & Title:

VU21481 Research events in Australia history, post 1770

Elements:

1 Examine the coastal exploration of Australia prior to 1778

2 Describe the role of convicts in the European settlement of Australia

3 Investigate a significant period or event in Australian history

4 Present your research findings


Learning Outcomes

 

This unit develops skills and knowledge for adult learner of English as an addtional language to investigate and become familiar with aspects of Australia’s history post 1770.
 

The outcomes described in this unit relate to:
The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 2+ and Writing 2+
and
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 3

http://www.acer.edu.au/cspa/australian-core-skills-framework
 


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.

Students will be assessed orally and though written essay, journals, short answer questions and report.

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.

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