EDUC 1009 - English Literacy for University

North Terrace Campus - Semester 2 - 2025

This course is designed to help improve students' English skills. Students will develop effective self-learning tools in order to take control of their own language learning that will extend beyond the limits of this course. The course focuses on fundamental language skills but is open to both non-native speakers of English and native speakers wishing to improve their language skills. The course will assist students in conducting self-directed learning through reading, writing and listening. Students are free to choose much of their own study material, from their own disciplines of interest, however substantial demonstration of out-of-class study is required and forms a significant component of assessment.

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Course Details

Course Code	EDUC 1009
Course	English Literacy for University
Coordinating Unit	School of Education
Term	Semester 2
Level	Undergraduate
Location/s	North Terrace Campus
Units	3
Contact	Up to 3 hours per week
Available for Study Abroad and Exchange	N
Assumed Knowledge	Basic fluency in spoken and written English required
Restrictions	Available to University Preparatory Program or Wirltu Yarlu UPP students only
Assessment	Comprehension essay, Language Portfolio, Oral Presentation

Course Staff

Course Coordinator: Ms Amy Robinson

Course Coordinator and Lecturer / Tutor: Dr Daniel Lee

Course Timetable

The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.

You are advised to check the MyUni announcements weekly for any changes of venue. Also, ensure that you check your email at least three times a week for the same reason.

Course Learning Outcomes

Through undertaking this course, students are expected to:

1. Develop skills in following the conventions of academic presentations in written and oral formats.
2. Learn how to use the Internet to find academic materials, through the library and elsewhere.
3. Develop basic logical communication techniques necessary for academic communication and useful in the workplace.
4. Provide opportunities for students to work together, peer teach, receive and provide feedback, discuss work on the MyUni discussion board and interact with academic staff.
5. Develop students’ efficacy with information/communication technologies (including word processing, presentation and note-taking applications) and online learning applications.
6. Develop skills in self-directed- and lifelong learning with an emphasis on English language proficiency in all language macro skills (reading, writing, listening speaking).
7. Develop a variety of English communication skills and tools with a wide application extending beyond university life.
8. Become aware of multicultural perspectives through facilitated discussion on a variety of ethical and social issues.

University Graduate Attributes

This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:

University Graduate Attribute	Course Learning Outcome(s)
Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.	1-8
Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.	2, 3, 5, 7
Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.	6
Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.	4, 6, 7
Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.	4, 8
Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.	4
Attribute 7: Digital capabilities Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.	1, 2, 3
Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.	5, 6, 7

Learning Resources

Required Resources

Dictionary: Oxford is preferred for general English; Macquarie is preferred for Australian English. If English is your second language them you may find it useful to have access to a specialised Learners Dictionary such as the Macquarie Learner's Dictionary, as it provide much more information about words and their forms and function.

Harvard referencing guide (University of Adelaide Writing Centre) www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/referencing_guides/

Recommended Resources

Faigley, L 2011, The Little Penguin Handbook, Pearson Australia, Frenchs Forest, NSW.

The University of Adelaide’s Learning Guides are excellent resources for all aspects of learning and study: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/writingcentre/learning_guides/

Online Learning

MyUni will be used for essential communication including via email, so please check your University email regularly (at least three times a week). If you have a smartphone it is strongly recommended that you set up your email on it for easy and regular access to your University email. For guidance on how to do this, visit:

https://www.adelaide.edu.au/its/networks/mobile/support/config/#mobile

Remember, the most useful portal for all University online activities is Unified:

https://unified.adelaide.edu.au/web/mycampus/home
Learning & Teaching Activities

Learning & Teaching Modes

Lectures and problem-solving tutorials based on material covered in lectures.

Workload

The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.

1 x 1 hour lecture per week (x 12) = 12 hours
1 x 2 hour workshop per week (x 12) = 24 hours
Independent study = 120 hours spread evenly across the semester
Total: 156 hours

Learning Activities Summary

Week 1: Overview; Introductions; Assessment
Week 2: Comprehension and note taking skills, overview of Comprehension Assessment.
Week 3: Locating and Citing Sources: Academic Sources and where to find them (possible library lesson/activities).
Week 4: Portfolio Workshop / Comprehension Assignment Workshop
Comprehension Assignment due Week 4.
Week 5: Important grammar and punctuation points for effective expression
Week 6: Writing Scaffolds, Rubrics and Checklists: Planning with TEEL and academic expression.
Week 7: Portfolio Workshop
Portfolio Assignment due week 7
Week 8: Using PowerPoint and Public Speaking Skills

MID-SEMESTER BREAK

Week 9: Oral Presentations (To take place during the lecture and tutorial this week)
Week 10: Critiquing English Literacy / Oral Presentations (Oral Presentations to be completed during tutorial for student who were absent in week 9)
Week 11: Purpose, Expression and Editing : A guide to proofreading.
Week 12: Reflection Essay Workshop, Catchup and Course Summary
Reflective Essay Assignment due Week 12

Order and duration of topics may change depending on class requirement, but every effort will be made to ensure that content coverage is consistent across lectures and workshops.

Specific Course Requirements

To pass this course, students must attend at least 75% of lectures and tutorials; in cases of absence for medical or compassionate reasons, documentation must be provided and students must still attend at least 50% of classes. If a student attends less than this, they will be deemed to have not submitted one piece of assessment as below, and the ’45 rule’ will apply. If a student fails to attend a class in which in-class assessment is undertaken, alternative arrangements will be made by the lecturer and formative in-class assessments may be counted towards the final result.

The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:

Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
Assessment must maintain academic standards.

Assessment Summary

Assessment Task	Weighting
Comprehension Essay	20%
Language Portfolio	45%
Oral Presentation	35%
Participation Activity	TBC

Assessment Related Requirements

Students must sufficiently attempt all assessment tasks to pass this course. Since the University Preparatory Program is designed to prepare students for success at University, completing and submitting all assignments is central to the intended learning outcomes of the program and each course within it. Often, at least attempting and submitting assignments in the face of difficulty or adversity is enough for success at University and the UPP encourages this resilience by employing this policy in select courses.

Please note that the absolute last date for the submission of assignments in Semester 2 is the last day of the examination period. Any assignment handed in late without an authorised extension will be penalised at a rate of 10% of the assigned mark per 24-hour period late, to a maximum of 7 periods. Assignments handed in more than seven periods late without an authorised extension will not be marked and an automatic fail grade for that piece of assessment will be recorded.

If a student fails to submit all assessment tasks and would otherwise have received a grade greater than 45, they will be given a nominal grade of 45 (Fail) for that course in that semester. This will permit them to undertake additional assessment (formerly called academic supplementary assessment) at the Course Coordinator’s discretion, as per policy at 9.1.3 at http://www.law.adelaide.edu.au/students/assessment/#supp

It is not necessary to apply for additional assessment; this assessment will usually consist of the missed pieces of assessment, but the course coordinator may require more. As per policy 9.1.3.3, if the student passes the additional assessment to the Course Coordinator’s satisfaction, the maximum grade they can get for the course is 50 (Pass). If a student’s raw grade is below 45, regardless of whether all tasks have been attempted, this score will stand unless exceptional, documented circumstances apply as per the University’s Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment: https://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/mod_arrange.html

Assessment Detail

Assignment	Due Date	Weighting
Assignment 1: Comprehension Essay Choose a provided source and write a short essay demonstrating you understand the content of the source using the paragraph and essay structure developed durign the first few weeks of this course.	Week 4	30%
Assignment 2: Language Portfolio Choose something about English or formal writing and expression you wish to develop further in consultation with your course instructor. Then create a portfolio of a vareity of practical and academic resources supporting your development of this language point.	Week 8	45%
Assignment 3: Oral Presentation Share your language portfolio findings with your tutorial classmates in an individual oral presentation.	Week 12	25%

Assessment specifics are subject to change closer to semester.

Submission

All assignments will be electronically submitted via MyUni, although tests will be administered in class and the Portfolio will be submitted via Turnitin on MyUni (including the Interim assessment). A rubric for the Portfolio will be available via Turnitin - you are strongly advised to check this rubric and complete your assignment with the criteria in mind.

Students may be granted extensions to assignments on medical or compassionate grounds; documentation to support these ground will be required. Requests for extension must be made before the due date; requests for extension submitted after the due date will not be considered.

All extension requests will be administered according to the
Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy: http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/3303/

For a concise information sheet on this policy, please visit
http://www.adelaide.edu.au/student/exams/pdfs/maca_medical_compassionate_info.pdf

Penalties for Late Submission

See Late Penalty Policy.

Course Grading

Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:

M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme)
Grade	Mark	Description
FNS		Fail No Submission
F	1-49	Fail
P	50-64	Pass
C	65-74	Credit
D	75-84	Distinction
HD	85-100	High Distinction
CN		Continuing
NFE		No Formal Examination
RP		Result Pending

Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.

Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.

Final results for this course will be made available through Access Adelaide.

Student Feedback

The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.

SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
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