Course Title: Engage with a range of complex texts for learning purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term1 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 Melanova - Teacher
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 purposes for engaging with texts are clarified |
Element: |
2. Review selected texts for learning purposes |
Performance Criteria: |
2.1 Purpose of text is interpreted |
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 | 9 Feb |
Outline Key Reading Skills. |
2 | 16 Feb | Writer’s Purpose & Text Organisation; Main idea |
3 | 23 Feb | Understanding Detail; Graphs & Tables; Inferring |
4 | 02 March | Reading Critically / Fact & Opinion |
5 | 9 March |
Propaganda techniques |
6 |
16 March |
Reading Test |
7 | 23 March | Paraphrasing; summarising; referencing |
8 | 30 March | Reading Science Article - Assignment Reading comprehension oral presentation |
9 | 06 April | Reading Science Article - Assignment Reading comprehension, oral presentation |
10 | 13 April | 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
- 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 on the web http://mams.rmit.edu.au/seca86tti4g4z.pdf ) at least the day 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 (form available on the Web). 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 at the HUB or online with supporting evidence (eg medical certificate), prior to, or within, 48 hours of the scheduled time of examination.
- Late work that is submitted without an application for an extension will not be corrected
- If you miss an assessment task due to unavoidable circumstances, you need to follow the procedure of special consideration and apply within the allowed time frame.
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