Course Title: Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes
Part B: Course Detail
Teaching Period: Term2 2022
Course Code: GEDU6183
Course Title: Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes
Important Information:
Please note that this course may have compulsory in-person attendance requirements for some teaching activities.
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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
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
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
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VU22647 Take notes from complex spoken texts for study purposes |
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1. Listen to and analyse sustained/complex spoken texts relevant to study context |
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2. Write notes from a complex spoken text for a study task |
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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: 4 July -11 November 2022
26 August - 4 September Mid-semester break
30 September AFL Grand Final Public Holiday
1 November Melbourne Cup 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
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Week 3
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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 |
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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. |
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Week 5
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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 |
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Week 6
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Week 7
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Week 8
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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 |
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Week 10
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Week 11
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Week 14
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Week 15
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Week 16
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Assessment Task 3: Final essay due Reconsider aspects of essay writing as needed |
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Week 17 |
Finalise assessment and results. Assessment re-sits. End-of -semester exit interview |
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Week 18 |
Resubmissions/Resits |
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.
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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