Course Title: Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes

Part B: Course Detail

Teaching Period: Term1 2022

Course Code: GEDU6183

Course Title: Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes

School: 535T Social Care and Health

Campus: City Campus

Program: C4399 - Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study)

Course Contact: Melanie Reynolds

Course Contact Phone: +61 3 9925 4059

Course Contact Email: melanie.reynolds@rmit.edu.au

Name and Contact Details of All Other Relevant Staff

Nominal Hours: 50

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Pre-requisites and Co-requisites

None

Course Description

In this unit of competency, you will be introduced to skills and knowledge required to participate in further study contexts by taking notes from complex and extended spoken texts. 

National Codes, Titles, Elements and Performance Criteria

National Element Code & Title:	VU22647 Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes
Element:	1. Listen to and analyse sustained/complex spoken texts relevant to study context
Performance Criteria:	1.1 Clarify the topic, purpose, genre and audience of a complex / sustained spoken text 1.2 Identify register, style, and tone of the text 1.3 Identify and analyse key structural features of the text 1.4 Analyse discourse strategies used by the speakers 1.5 Identify requirements of study task and evaluate relevance of the spoken text
Element:	2. Write notes from a complex spoken text for a study task
Performance Criteria:	2.1 Confirm requirements of the study task 2.2 Confirm purpose of note-taking in relation to the study task 2.3 Use a range of strategies to record information, outlining main ideas or themes and supporting information relevant to purpose 2.4 Review notes for accuracy and clarity 2.5 Assess the usefulness of the notes for the study task 2.6 Amend  notes in response to review and assessment of usefulness

Learning Outcomes

The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

The ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 3/3+and Listening 3/3+ and the Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF) Oral Communication and Writing indicators of competence at Level 4. 

Details of Learning Activities

This unit is part of Certificate IV in EAL (Further Study) which is an integrated program. This means that you will study this unit with  another unit Research Current Issues (GEDU6188) on the same day. This cluster will have a minimum of 4 hours Directed Study per week (two hours of Directed Study Required and two hours of Directed Study Recommended). You are not required to attend classes 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. 

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

Examples of how you will practice and study the units:

LISTENING
You will listen and take notes from a range of audio and film and documentary texts

WRITING
• take notes from a range of complex texts
• become familiar with academic discourse 

Teaching Schedule

Course dates: 7 February -10 June 2022 

14 March Labour Day public holiday (Monday) 

14-20 April Mid-semester break* - includes Easter 

25 April Anzac Day public holiday

  

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

All students will be inducted into the program and into RMIT. induction includes: 

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

 

Course Schedule:
Week	Activity	Elements VU22647	Elements VU22627
Week 1	Welcome GTKY as a class and in small groups, including class agreement Orientation to RMIT Overview of Cluster 3 Language of discussion formal and informal Pronunciation and intonation to identify individual problems and techniques to improve clarity Focus on notetaking from a spoken text: Different Purposes of notetaking Range of notetaking styles and note taking features Focus on Listening techniques Introduction to listening to an oral text. Watch ‘Learn English Listening skills’ and take handwritten notes of the content Focus on Text Analysis. Listening to an aural text for audience, purpose, tone and text structure	1	1  2  3
Week 2	Review note taking styles and features Focus on paraphrasing, abbreviations, symbols Review helpful listening techniques Introduction to Text analysis Overview and analyse a text (text used for direct study week 1) Identify topic, purpose, genre and audience, tone, and register Consider use of idioms, colloquial language, irony, sarcasm, understatement and exaggeration Direct study: note taking for text analysis	1  2	1  2
Week 3	Review direct study Continue focus on previous features of text analysis Continue note taking styles and features Continue note taking for text analysis Continue listening skills Analyse persuasive techniques in spoken text Consider use of facts and opinions and use of visual persuasive techniques Consider style, discourse features and key structural features of spoken text Direct study: note taking for text analysis	2	1 2
Week 4	Review direct study Continue text analysis Consider use of body language in communicating point of view Consider tone, stress and intonation in communication Apply knowledge of text analysis to a text Discuss findings in small groups and as a class.	2	1  2
Week 5	Practice Assessment Task 1 Consider background information to text and key vocabulary   Listen to a spoken text and take notes for text analysis, answer text analysis questions	2	2  1
Week 6	Assessment Task 1 Consider background information to text and key vocabulary   Listen to a spoken text and take notes for text analysis, answer text analysis questions	1  2	3
Week 7	Introduction to Assessment Task 2: ** Group Discussion about current issues in Australia Note taking for Content Synthesising information Reading strategies Brainstorm and explore current issues in Australia How to research an issue and criteria to assess possible resources Use of facts and opinions in text Analysing and evaluating data and opinions in texts Forming an opinion on an issue Recognising persuasive techniques used in texts Direct study: Post possible issues and sources on ‘Discussions’	1  2	2
Week 8	Confirm issue of choice and sources with teacher Note taking of main facts and details Use of note taking styles and features Paraphrasing practice Explore note taking apps Consider reading strategies to maximise reading results   Direct Study: Practise taking take notes from 2 sources related to an issue (one written source, one spoken source) And synthesise information Evaluate different points of view	1	1  2
Week 9	Review practice notetaking Practice participating in and facilitating group tutorials about current issues Practice being a facilitator (provide information; enable participation; use contributions) Practise group Interactions and turn taking, listening, responding to opinions, adding reasons and information, demonstrating involvement in a discussion Direct Study (= AT 2 Notetaking)   Take notes from 2 sources related to an issue (one written source, one spoken source) synthesise information, evaluate different points of view and declare own opinion. Reflect on reading strategies	1  2	3
Week 10	Further practice participating in and facilitating group tutorials about current issues Include focus on grammar requirements, including use of reported speech, discourse markers, use question form to enable ongoing discussion / demonstrate involvement, range of sentence types and range of verbs Assessment Task 2 **– Note Taking due: notes from 2 sources related to an issue (one written source, one spoken source) synthesis of information evaluation of different points of view and declaration of own opinion reflection on reading strategies	1	3
Week 11	Practice assessment AT 2 – Participate a group discussion.   Participate in and facilitate group tutorial Reflect on own performance	1  2	1  2  4
Week 12	AT 2 will take place in class time Assessment Task 2: Participate in a Group Discussion	1	1  2
Week 13	Introduction to AT 3 Consider essay structure in general and of an opinion essay. Consider features of a sample essay plan for an opinion essay. Write essay plan for own essay Consider structure of sample opinion essay. Assessment Task 3 ** Essay Plan due	2	1  2  4
Week 14	Continue focus on features of an opinion essay. e.g. paragraph structure use of information paraphrasing and referencing required grammar Assessment Task 3 First essay draft due	2	1  2  4
Week 15	Revise text analysis features Consider and clarify text analysis questions in AT 3. Apply Text Analysis questions to spoken text of choice. Reconsider aspects of essay writing as needed Assessment Task 3: Second essay draft due Appendix 1 due	1  2	1  2  3  4
Week 16	Assessment Task 3: Final essay due Reconsider aspects of essay writing as needed	1  2	1  2  3  4
Week 17	Finalise assessment and results. Assessment re-sits. End-of -semester exit interview
Week 18	Resubmissions/Resits

Semester 1: Monday 10 February – Friday 12 June 2020 

Mid-semester break: Thursday 9 April – Wednesday 15 April (inclusive) 

Public Holidays: 9 March 2020 (Labour Day); 8 June (Queens Birthday) 

 

 

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

All students will be inducted into the program and into RMIT. induction includes: 

• Induction Booklet and presentation 

• Explore RMIT activity 

• Orientation to RMIT Libraries 

  

Course Schedule:                                                    Semester 1, 2020
Week	Activity	Elements VU22647	Elements VU22627
Week 1	Introduction to listening to an oral text.  Pronunciation and intonation to identify individual problems and techniques to improve clarity  Language of discussion formal and informal  Listening to an aural text for persuasive techniques and tone	1	1  2  3
Week 2	Analyse an Aural text  Note taking skills - facts and opinions  Skills for Informal discussion  Informal discussion  Persuasive techniques and tone	1  2	1  2
Week 3	Analyse an Aural text  Note taking skills facts and opinions  Informal discussion techniques  Analyse persuasive techniques and tone  Visual and auditory persuasive techniques  Persuasive techniques and language	1  2	1  3
Week 4	Purpose of note taking  Practise note taking and synthesising information in groups  Pre-teaching of relevant vocabulary for assessment  Background to topic	2	1  2
Week 5	Purpose of note taking  Practise note taking and synthesising information in groups  Pre-teaching of relevant vocabulary for assessment  Background to topic	2	2  1
Week 6	Listening to an Aural Text  Analysis of aural text: purpose audience, register.style and tone	1  2	3
Week 7	Show documentary for Assessment Task 1: Analyse the features of a Documentary  Note taking and language analysis  On Line discussion and analysis on Canvas due.	1  2	2
Week 8	Assessment Task 1: Analyse the features of a Documentary DUE  Note taking practice and assessing the effectiveness of note taking  Introduction to tutorials  Researching appropriate aural texts for tutorial	1	1  2
Week 9A	Practise Group Interactions and turn taking  Group Work  Leading and participating in a tutorial effectively  Review notes on aural texts for tutorial groups  Easter Break: Thu April 9 – Wed 15 April	1  2	3
Week 9B	Practise Group Interactions and turn taking  Group Work  Leading and participating in a tutorial effectively  Review notes on aural texts for tutorial groups  Easter Break: Thu April 9 – Wed 15 April	1  2	3
Week 10	Group interactions, presenting a proposal or issue  Assessment Task 2: Analyse Aural texts and participate in a tutorial  Discussion on performances and issues raised  Group evaluation discussion	1	3
Week 11	Assessment Task 2 Analyse Aural Texts and participate in a Tutorial Due  Select a current issue of significance in Australia from an aural text.  Research the issue	1  2	1  2  4
Week 12	Research the issue  Listening and identifying facts and opinions  Locating information  Supporting ideas  Use notes to structure writing a response to an issue	1	1  2
Week 13	Plan and write opinion piece:  Take notes and synthesise information    Evaluate different points of view	2	1  2  4
Week 14	Complete first draft and edit writing:  Use notes to select and order information  Paraphrase information  Use appropriate layout, information and language	2	1  2  4
Week 15	Group interactions, presenting a proposal or issue  Assessment Task 3 Write a Response to an Issue Due	1  2	1  2  3  4
Week 16	Feedback on Assessment Task 3  Group evaluation discussion  Additional evidence	1  2	1  2  3  4
Week 17	Assessment re submissions; finalise assessment

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 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 quizzes, notetaking, summaries and short answer responses, essays and research reports and groupwork. 

Feedback will be provided throughout the semester, in both oral and written form, 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 Equitable Learning Services if you would like to find out more. 

The Student Charter summarises your responsibilities as an RMIT university student as well as the responsibilities of the university. This can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/student-responsibilities/student-charter

Your course assessment conforms to RMIT assessment principles, regulations, policies and procedures which can be found on the RMIT University website at: https://www.rmit.edu.au/about/governance-and-management/policies/assessment-policy

Assessment Tasks

Summative assessments:

Assessment Task 1: Analyse Features of a Spoken Text  (Week 6)

This task involves analysing the features of a documentary on a current issue

Assessment Task 2: Participate in a Group Discussion (Week 12)

This task involves analysing aural texts and facilitating and participating in tutorials discussing the texts in a small group

Assessment Task 3: Write an Opinion Piece on an Issue (Week 16)

This task involves writing a coherent response to one of the issues discussed in the tutorials summarising the issue and clearly giving your opinion. 

Formative assessment may also be used: ongoing observations, summaries and review of student work

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

Assessment Appeals, Reasonable Adjustment and Extensions 

Students can appeal assessment decisions using these forms:  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/rights-and-responsibilities/appeals   

Students may be able to access reasonable adjustment such as an extension of time or a smaller group if appropriate. Students should contact the assessor at least one week prior to the assessment if they wish to be considered for reasonable adjustment.  

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/assessment-and-exams/assessment/adjustments-to-assessment  

www.rmit.edu.au/students/assessment/extension 

Assessment Matrix

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. You are encouraged to discuss any problems or concerns with your teacher or program coordinator. 

Other Information

Attendance 

This course will be delivered using a blended approach; face to face classes and online, synchronous 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 may be asked to attend mid-semester and end of semester interviews with relevant teachers and the Program Coordinator. These 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 a strict policy on plagiarism and academic integrity. Please refer to the Academic Integrity and Plagiarism policy 
www.rmit.edu.au/students/academic-integrity 

Recognition of Prior Learning​/RCC/Credit Transfer

Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), Recognition of Current Competency (RCC) and/or Credit Transfer may be available depending on your previous work and life experiences, formal, informal or non formal learning, completed accredited qualification/s ​or completed units. Please discuss this with the Program Coordinator.

https://www.rmit.edu.au/students/student-essentials/enrolment/apply-for-credit

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