Course Title: Use the internet and email to develop language
Part A: Course Overview
Program: C3231
Course Title: Use the internet and email to develop language
Portfolio: DSC
Nominal Hours: 50.0
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.Course Code |
Campus |
Career |
School |
Learning Mode |
Teaching Period(s) |
COSC5974 |
Brunswick Campus |
TAFE |
360T Education |
Face-to-Face |
Term1 2012 |
Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou & Bloss Roberson
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4488
Course Contact Email: Baia.Tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au & Bloss.robertson@rmit.edu.au
Course Description
This unit aims to develop computer skills of learners who are speakers of languages other than English to develop language skills. The unit aims to provide an introduction to language learning through computers. It provides the knowledge and skills to access a range of language learning options online and to compose and respond to simple email messages.
Pre-requisite Courses and Assumed Knowledge and Capabilities
This unit must be co-delivered and assessed with at least one of the language (Listening and Speaking or Reading and Writing) units from the Certificates in ESL.
National Competency Codes and Titles
National Element Code & Title: |
VPAU555 Use the internet and email to develop language |
Elements: |
1 Locate information for a range of purposes on the internet |
2. Complete online language learning activities |
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3. Communicate using simple email messages |
Learning Outcomes
The unit provides you with the skills and knowledge necessary to access and use the internet and email for language learning. It also develops skills and knowledge in language used to describe computer functions related to internet and email which can be applied in a range of contexts. The unit provides foundation skills for development of language and computing for further study, employment and community participation which will be assessed at ACSF level 3.
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 achievement of each competency in a flexible manner over a range of assessment tasks.
Assessments may include:
research reports
direct observation of classroom based practical activities
on line language learning activities
composition and sending of emails
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.
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