Course Title: Use language analysis strategies and study skills

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2019

Course Code: LANG5869

Course Title: Use language analysis strategies and study skills

School: 360T Education

Campus: City Campus

Program: C3403 - Certificate III in EAL (Further Study)

Course Contact: Baia Tsakouridou and Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 99254488

Course Contact Email: baia.tsakouridou@rmit.edu.au, melanie.reynbolds@rmit.edu.au


Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

 

Caroline McEnroe

caroline.mcenroe@rmit.edu.au

 

Tim Morris

tim.morris@rmit.edu.au

 

 

 

Nominal Hours: 45

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

None

Course Description

This course is delivered as part of a full time integrated program.

This unit of competency describes language analysis skills and knowledge required by adult learners with language backgrounds other than English. In this unit you will focus on language analysis and application of these skills to the completion of study tasks.
 


National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:

VU22644 Use language analysis strategies and study skills

Element:

1. Discuss key language features related to language learning

Performance Criteria:

1.1

List key grammatical terms used to describe language structure and use

1.2

Locate and discuss examples of language features in spoken and written texts

1.3

Ask and respond to questions about aspects of language structure

Element:

2. Use language reference texts for study purposes

Performance Criteria:

2.1

Locate relevant language reference texts

2.2

Determine type of information required

2.3

Locate relevant sections of the text

2.4

Identify key grammatical terms and abbreviations used

2.5

Apply information as appropriate to edit and refine language use in a range of own written and spoken texts

Element:

3. Analyse language in study texts

Performance Criteria:

3.1

Locate language items in a range of study texts

3.2

Identify language items used to define task requirements

3.3

Assess the significance of the requirements for task completion


Learning Outcomes


The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of Reading 2+ / 3 and Speaking 2+ and Listening 2+
the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Oral communication at Level 3.
 


Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Certificate III in EAL (Further Study). This means that you will study this unit with one other unit on the same day; VU22644 (LANG5869) Use language analysis strategies and study skills & VU22642 (LANG5867) Read and write straightforward texts for study purposes. Your program consists of Face to Face teaching and Directed Study. Your program will have a minimum of 8 hours Directed Study per week. You are not required to attend to complete Directed Study, however you are expected to complete all work given and will at times be required to show evidence that the work has been completed. An outline of your Directed Study is available on Canvas. 

 

This unit in part covers the reading and writing  macro skills addressed in the certificate.

Examples of how you will practice and study the units:

READING
You are encouraged to read a wide range of texts relevant to the study context. You will:

  • read , analyse and review complex texts for research purposes
  • read opinion texts
  • study items in the news

WRITING
In a variety of writing activities, you will improve knowledge of grammar,  the structure of sentences and paragraphs and organizing writing. You will:

  • plan, draft, write and edit paragraphs
  • Use and follow academic referencing
  • keep a writing folio which includes a variety of written texts
  • reflect on issues in the news
  • learn about formal writing styles and referencing
  • learn to plan, draft and proof read work
  • construct formal text for study purposes

 

The revision of important grammatical structures will be incorporated into each activity.
 


Teaching Schedule

Course dates:

11 February –  7 June 2019

Mid-Semester Break:

18 April  – 25 April 2019

Public Holidays:

11 March 2019

 

Teaching schedule

This unit of competency is taught within an integrated program. It is taught with  VU22642 (LANG5867) Read and write straightforward texts for study purposes. This is Cluster 1 - Read, Write and Grammar Skills
The assessment tasks will also cover other units within the course.
  

 

 

Week

VU22644 Use language analysis strategies and study skills

VU22644

Elements

VU22642

Elements

1

Reading skills: skimming and scanning

Structure of a text, grammar used and identifying main ideas

Writing a short text

Paragraph structure

Grammar terminology & resources: Parts of speech & correction code

Vocabulary in context


  

 1

4

2

 

Reading skills: skimming and scanning, main ideas, some details & opinions

Reading with tenses used

Take notes: introduce methods

In class writing composition

Library orientation focus on 428 collection

Grammar terminology: conjunctions & linkers

 

3

 

1

2

3

 

3

Reading and writing paragraphs and topic sentences

Introduce concepts of plagiarism and paraphrasing

Introduce Harvard referencing

Further note taking practice

Grammar terminology & resources:Auxiliary verbs

2

3

 

1

2

3

 

4

Reading and writing paragraphs and topic sentences

Plagiarism and paraphrasing activity

Harvard reference practice

In class writing composition(paragraph)

Vocabulary in context

Grammar terminology: tenses simple past and present perfect

 

 

3

 

1

2

3

5

5

 

Plagiarism and paraphrase activity

Harvard intext reference practice

CAPOW (evaluate an web site) & take notes

Grammar terminology:articles, modals of speculation

Introduce & deconstruct Assessment Task 1

 

1

 

 

 

1

2

5

 

6

Reading skills:comprehension

Paraphrasing for taking notes,citing texts using Harvard style

Vocab in context

Grammar terminology: future tenses

1

 

 

1

2

3

5

 

7

Reading for comprehension

Proof reading and editing In class writing (paragraph)

Required grammar for editing: typical mistakes and correction code

Assessment task 1 re-submissions

Introduce and deconstruct Assessment task 2

2

3

 

1

2

4

6

8

 

Paragraph writing in class, proof reading and editing skills

Harvard referencing

Email conventions

Required grammar for editing: typical mistakes and correction code

 

3

 

 

1

2

 4

 6

9

Reading information & evaluation of sources

Summarising information

Grammar: verbs with prepositions/ adverbs

(Assessment Task 2 re-submissions)

3

 

2

3

4

6

10

        

Reading for fact & opinion

Summarising & paragraph cohesion

Evaluation of current issue texts

Grammar:continuous tenses 

Introduce & deconstruct Assessment Task 3

(Easter Break: Thursday 18/4- Friday 26/4).


       

3

 

 

1

 

11

Paragraph cohesion 

summarising

Harvard referencing

Reading skills: fact & opinion

Vocabulary in context

Dictionary /thesaurus use 

Grammar: Gerund or infinitive?

1

2

3

 

 

 

 

 1

2

3

4

 

12

Reading Current Issues

Paraphrasing practice

Summarising

Harvard referencing practice

Research skills and note taking skills

Vocabulary in context

Model referencing & note taking practice 

In class reading practice for Assessment Task 3

Grammar: relative pronouns & clauses


  

1

2

3

 

 1

2

3

4

 

13


  

Further model referencing & note taking practice   

Locating grammar errors in writing

Grammar: modal verbs

Assessment Task 3 due

1

2

3

 

 

1

2

3

4

14

Reading practice: evaluate student models

Assessment Task 3 (re-submissions)

Grammar: passive voice

1

2

3

 

 

1

2

 

15

Proof reading and editing practice 

Proof reading and editing Assessment Task 3

Grammar: reported speech

Introduce & deconstruct Assessment Task 4

1

2

3

 

 

 1

2

3

5

6

16

Evaluating student model paragraphs

Proof reading and editing practice

Grammar: student writing errors

Review & evaluate course skills  

Assessment Task 4 due


 
  

1

2

3

 

1

2

3

5

6

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

**The teaching schedule maybe subject to change. Students will be advised via Canvas and in class should changes occur.

The course will be delivered weekly. 

Your program is made up of:

  • Orientation
  • Learning activities
  • Mid semester review
  • Guest speakers
  • Excursions
  • Exit review

All students will be inducted. The induction includes:

  • Induction Booklet and presentation
  • Explore RMIT activity
  • Orientation to RMIT Libraries


Learning Resources

Prescribed Texts


References


Other Resources

TEXTS AND EQUIPMENT

There are no set texts in this course, but it is recommended that you bring:

  • Dictionary/thesaurus
  • Display folder with plastic sleeves
  • Highlighter pens
  • Notebook or loose leaf paper in folder
  • Headphones
  • Laptop computer
     


Overview of Assessment

This course is delivered as part of a full time integrated program. 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. You may be assessed by: paragraph writing, short and extended written responses, discussion, observation, and note taking. 


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.

An assessment charter http://www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT student as well as those of your teachers.

Your courses assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures.

 


Assessment Tasks

Assessment tasks:

Assessment Task 1: Reading and Taking Notes  (Week 6)

In this assessment task, students will read and a Guardian Weekly article and take notes including the main points and important details. You will reference the text using RMIT Harvard referencing style and answer questions regarding the grammar, language and text type. Completing this assessment allows students to demonstrate reading and note taking skills, and understanding of text and grammatical features. Most of this task will be completed in class however, students are required to complete the task in directed study time.

Assessment Task 2: Produce & Edit Structured Paragraph (Week 8)

In this assessment task students will plan, write, proof read and edit a coherent paragraph about their school experience. Completing this assessment allows students to develop writing and editing skills, analyse language in order to produce a coherent and cohesive straightforward structured paragraph containing a clear topic sentence, a minimum of three supporting sentences and an optional concluding sentence if appropriate. Students will follow conventions of emails and word processing by submitting a final Word.doc paragraph via email.

 

Assessment Task 3: Produce a Summary with Harvard References (Week 13)

In this assessment task students will outline, plan and write a coherent paragraph about "Active learning". This paragraph will include academic referencing. Completing this assessment allows students to develop writing and editing skills, analyse language in order to produce a coherent and cohesive straightforward structured paragraph containing a clear topic sentence, a minimum of three supporting sentences and an optional concluding sentence if appropriate. Students will follow conventions of Canvas for final submission.

 

Assessment Task 4: Edit, Proof read and Re-write the summary (Week 16)

In this assessment task students will focus on proof reading, editing and re-writing their paragraph about "Active learning". Completing this assessment allows students to develop writing and editing skills, analyse language in order to produce a coherent and cohesive straightforward structured paragraph containing a clear topic sentence, a minimum of three supporting sentences and an optional concluding sentence if appropriate. Students will follow conventions of Canvas for final submission.

 


Formative assessments: ongoing observations, summaries, paraphrasing and review of student work

Please note:
Assessments tasks may  include other courses (Units of competency) from the program.

All Assessment tasks should be submitted by the deadline. If an extension is required you must ask your teacher for one before the due date.


Assessment Matrix


Each assessment cover sheet clearly outlines the competencies being addressed in the task in relation to the required skills and knowledge. The sum of assessment tasks will cover all units and their elements over a range of occasions. You will be given opportunities to demonstrate competency in a variety of ways throughout the program. To sucessfully complete this unit you will need to demonstrate that you are competent in each element of the unit/subject on at least two occasions.

You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or student co-ordinator. An assessment matrix will be available on myRMIT.
 

Other Information

Attendance
Your course involves participating in face to face classes. It is strongly advised that you attend all sessions in order to engage in the required learning activities, ensuring the maximum opportunity to successfully complete this course.

Student Progress

Monitoring academic progress is an important enabling and proactive strategy to assist you to achieve your learning potential.

Student program policy www.rmit.edu.au/policies/academicprogress


You will be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and Program Co-ordinator. The interviews are an important part of giving you feedback and supporting you through your program by monitoring your academic progress


Special consideration policy (Late submissions)
All assessment tasks are required to be completed to a satisfactory level. If you are unable to complete any piece of assessment by the due date, you will need to apply for an extension. Extension www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension

Special consideration is an assessment adjustment for unexpected circumstances that are outside your control, which:
• have a significant adverse impact on your performance in assessment or
• prevent you from attempting or submitting the assessment. Special Consideration www.rmit.edu.au/students/specialconsideration

Academic Integrity and Plagiarism
RMIT University has strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity
 

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