Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2015
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: C3305 - Certificate III in Science
Course Contact: Namrita Kaul
Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4309
Course Contact Email: namrita.kaul@rmit.edu.au
Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff
Emilija Malinova - Teacher
Nominal Hours: 25
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
There are none
Course Description
The focus of this unit is on interpreting, and critically analysing complex texts. These include intricate, dense and extended text from a variety of print based and electronic texts. This unit recognises the importance of lifelong learning, and is suitable for those wanting to improve their skills in order to access further study.
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 purpose for engaging with texts are clarified
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Element: |
2. Review selected texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Purpose of the text is interpreted
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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
Details of Learning Activities
• Lectures
• Class Discussions
• Reading Activities
• Worksheets
• Oral report
Teaching Schedule
Week | Date | Topic |
1
1 |
7 July 8 July |
Introduction to the course Diagnostic Literacy test Outline Key Reading Skills. |
2 2 |
14 July 15 July |
Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation; Main idea Library Orientation |
3 3 |
21 July 22 July |
Understanding Detail; Graphs & Tables Inferring, Critical Reading |
4 | 28 July | Reading Critically / Fact & Opinion |
4 | 29 July |
Propaganda techniques |
5 | 4 August | Reading Test |
5 | 5 August | Referencing |
6 | 11 August | Reading extension Reading comprehension oral presentation |
6 7 |
12 August 18 August |
Reading comprehension, oral presentation Paraphrasing, Summarizing |
7 8 |
19 August 25 August |
Reading science article-Assignment Revision & Self / Peer Evaluation |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
English dictionary - see teacher for details
English Thesaurus. See teacher for details |
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include assignments, reports, tests and oral presentations
Assessment Tasks
Reading Test 30%
Reading comprehension oral presentation 30%
Reading Assignment 40%
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilise graded assessment
CHD Competent with High Distinction (80 – 100%)
CDI Competent with Distinction (70 – 79%)
CC Competent with Credit (60 – 69%)
CAG Competency Achieved – Graded (50 – 59%)
NYC Not Yet Competent
DNS Did Not Submit for assessment
• To pass the course you need to pass, on average, each type of assessment (tests and assignments etc.) For example, if there are two exams you need to have an average of 50% to pass and you also need to have passed the other assessment types. You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the exams but fail the assignement component).
• Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension (see below) will not be corrected.
• APPLICATION FOR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR SUBMISSION OF ASSESSABLE WORK - A student may apply for an extension of up to 7 days from the original due date. They must lodge the application form (available online http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension) at least 24 hours before the due date. The application is lodged with the School Admin Office on Level 6, Bdg 51. Students requiring longer extensions must apply for SPECIAL CONSIDERATION.
• For missed assessments such as exams- you (& your doctor if you are sick) must fill out a special consideration form. This form must be lodged online with supporting evidence prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination http://www1.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration
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