Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 2012
Course Code: GEDU5443
Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
School: 155T Vocational Health and Sciences
Campus: City Campus
Program: C3209 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Judith McCann
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99258366
Course Contact Email: judith.mccann@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Geraldine Walton
geraldine.walton@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 25
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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites
This course will be run in conjunction with GEDU 5444 - Create a range of complex texts for learning purposes.
Course Description
The focus of this course is on developing the reading skills required for further education. Its emphasis is on gaining the knowledge to interpret and critically analyse complex texts.
National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria
National Element Code & Title: |
VBQU157 Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Element: |
1 Select a range of complex texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
1.1 Learner’s purposes for engaging with texts are clarified |
Element: |
2 Review selected texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Purpose of the text is interpreted |
Element: |
3 Critically interpret a range of texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A range of texts for learning purposes are analysed |
Learning Outcomes
This is a competency based program
Details of Learning Activities
Lectures
In-class discussions
In-class worksheets
In-class group activities/presentations
Teaching Schedule
| Week | Date (week starting) |
Topic |
| 1 | 6/2/12 |
Introduction to course Outline Key Reading Skills. |
| 2 | 13/2/12 |
Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation; Main idea Reading extension |
| 3 | 20/2/12 |
Understanding Detail; Graphs & Tables; Inferring Reading Critically Reading extension |
| 4 | 27/2/2 |
Fact & Opinion Propaganda techniques Reading extension |
| 5 | 5/3/12 |
Reading difficult material |
| 6 | 12/3/12 |
Paraphrasing; summarising; referencing Reading extension Reading comprehension oral presentation |
| 7 | 19/3/12 |
Reading Science Article Assignment Reading comprehension oral presentation |
| 8 | 26/3/12 |
Reading Science Article. Assignment Reading comprehension oral presentation |
| 9 | 2/4/12 | Reading Science Article. Assignment Reading comprehension oral presentation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
English Dictionary |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
1. In-class Worksheets
2. Reading Test
3. Reading Assignment
Assessment Tasks
Class participation will be observed and will be a consideration in the grading.
Layout and presentation of assessment tasks will be a significant consideration in the grading.
A minimum Pass Grade must be obtained in each of assessment tasks in order to pass this course.
Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected.
In-class worksheets ungraded
Reading Test 30%
Reading comprehension oral presentation 30%
Reading Assignment 40%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
For information on late submission of work or absence on the day of assessment, please go to the Program site on the Learning Hub
for C3209 Certificate III in Science or contact the Program Co-ordinator, Judi Mc Cann.
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