Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2016
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
Marjorie Furlan
marjorie.furlan@rmit.edu.au
Nominal Hours: 25
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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 1.2 A range of complex texts is located 1.3 Texts relevant to learner's learning purposes are chosen |
Element: |
2. Review selected texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Purpose of the text is interpreted 2.2 Features of texts are analysed 2.3 Reading strategies are used to interpret key ideas and supporting information in texts 2.4 Texts are evaluated for relevance and quality of content |
Element: |
3. Critically interpret a range of texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
3.1 A range of texts for learning purposes are analysed 3.2 Similarities and/or differences are discussed 3.3 Judgements about the usefulness of the texts are discussed |
Learning Outcomes
Details of Learning Activities
• Lectures
• Class Discussions
• Reading Activities
• Worksheets
• Oral report
Teaching Schedule
Week |
Week beginning |
Topic |
|
1
|
4 July |
Orientation Introduction to course Student email and assignment submission practice. |
2 |
11 July
|
Key Reading Skills: Skimming; Scanning; Predicting Word Meaning Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation: Main Idea and supporting ideas |
3 |
18 July |
Understanding Detail; Graphs & Tables; Inferring; Reading Critically; Fact & Opinion; |
4 |
25 July
|
Reading TEST
Oral presentation: article chosen and details submitted on Blackboard |
5 |
1 August
|
Propaganda techniques Paraphrasing; summarizing; referencing |
6 |
8 August |
Oral presentation: materials to be submitted on Blackboard Final submission of Practice worksheets at Office on Level 6 Building 51 Start Oral presentations |
|
7
|
15 August
|
Oral presentations |
|
8
|
22 August
|
Reading Science Article. Assignment3Due Feedback on Oral Presentation Peer Review |
Learning Resources
Prescribed Texts
References
Other Resources
Overview of Assessment
Assessment for this course may include assignments, reports, tests and oral presentations
Assessment Tasks
# |
Assessment task |
Due Date
|
Assessment Weighting % of final mark |
1 |
Practice worksheets – Final Submission to be with appropriate form at the office on level 6 Building 51 |
Various – submit for correction the week immediately after distributed in class. Final Submissions 8th August. |
10% |
2 |
Reading test – in class |
25th July 2016 |
30% |
3 |
Reading comprehension oral presentation
|
25th July 2016
8th August 2016
8th & 15th August |
30% |
4 |
Reading Science Article Assignment Submit on Blackboard |
22nd August |
30% |
Note: Class participation will be observed and will be a consideration in the grading. Layout and presentation of assessment tasks will be a significant consideration. A minimum Pass grade must be obtained in EACH assessment task in order to pass the course. Late work that is submitted without an official Application for Extension will not be corrected.
Assessment Matrix
Other Information
Assessment Information
This course is graded in accordance with competency-based assessment, but which also utilises 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 (presentations and assignments etc.) You can’t make up marks from one type of assessment to another (e.g. pass the presentation but fail the assignment 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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