EDUC 2003OL - Academic English II
Online - Winter - 2023
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General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code EDUC 2003OL Course Academic English II Coordinating Unit School of Education Term Winter Level Undergraduate Location/s Online Units 3 Contact 4 hours per week for 4 weeks Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Incompatible ENGL 1110, ENGL 2110 and EDUC 1016 Assessment Online grammar quiz 5%, Online punctuation quiz 5%, Online academic honesty quiz 5%, Essay plan presentation 50%, Final essay (hurdle requirement) 35% Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Dr Rachel Bleeze
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from Course Planner.
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Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course, you should have had experience in:
1 Preparing and delivering a range of academic texts (essay and oral presentation). 2 Demonstrating skills in the genre of academic writing, including structuring at macro and micro levels; working with primary and secondary sources; developing an argument; and using register, audience and authorial voice. 3 Developing research skills relevant to the analysis of primary and secondary sources. 4 Developing and practising skills in referencing, quoting, paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism. 5 Preparing and delivering coherent and logically argued material in both written and oral forms. 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, 2, 3, 4 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.
1, 2, 3, 4 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.
1 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.
2, 4 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.
1, 4 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.
. Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
4, 5 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.
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Learning Resources
Required Resources
Course handbook - You can download a free pdf from the course in MyUni. It is better to print this or use it on a laptop/tablet, as we will use this handbook a lot in class. Your mobile phone screen will be too small for most activities!Recommended Resources
Additional course-related material is available through MyUni.Online Learning
All tutorials are run online through Zoom (or a similar communications platform). Therefore, it is expected that students use a camera and microphone to participate in classes. The camera and microphone that are built into an iPad, laptop, etc. will be suitable. However, your mobile phone screen will be too small for most activities.
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Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
2 x 2 hour online tutorials per week
12 x 1 hour online lectures per course
1 x 2 hour online discussion per weekWorkload
The information below is provided as a guide to assist students in engaging appropriately with the course requirements.
2 x 2 hour online tutorials per week = 16 hours per course
12 x 1 hour online lectures per course = 12 hours per course
1 x 2 hour online discussion per week = 8 hours per course
Reading, assignment planning and online assignments = 120 hours per course
TOTAL 156 hoursLearning Activities Summary
This is a guide only. Tutorial activities may change slightly according to the needs of the class.
Week 1
Online lecture 1: Introduction to academic writing; Naming files; writing emails
Online lecture 2: Building a sentence
Online lecture 3: Thesis statements
Online lecture 4: Academic integrity and referencing
Online lecture 5: Punctuation
Online tutorial 1: Critical and effective reading; note taking from readings; thesis statements
Online tutorial 2: Essay examples; writing complete sentences; library research skills and referencing; choosing search terms
Week 2
Online lecture 6: Paragraphs and introductions/conclusions
Online lecture 7: Critical thinking
Online lecture 8: Creating a narrated PPt or video to present your essay plan
Online lecture 9: Constructing and presenting an argument
Online tutorial 3: Essay planning; grouping information
Online tutorial 4: Referencing; plagiarism workshop; academic sources
Week 3
Online lecture 10: Paraphrasing
Online tutorial 5: Developing an argument/thesis statement; introductions and conclusions; paragraph structure
Online tutorial 6: Using quotations and secondary sources
Week 4
Online lecture 11: Editing and proofreading
Online lecture 12: Different academic genres
Online tutorial 7: Strengthening your voice and achieving cohesion
Online tutorial 8: Final questions and essay peer review -
Assessment
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
Online quizzes - 15%
Essay plan presentation - 50%
Final essay - 35%Assessment Detail
Essay plan presentation Students will be required to create a narrated PowerPoint explaining the plan for their final essay and their reasons for planning and structuring the plan in this way, including reflections on any difficulties encountered and areas still to be addressed. 50% weighting
Final essay Students will be given a choice of 4 essay topics relating to Academic English skills. They will choose one topic and write a 1500 word essay on it, including support from at least four peer reviewed journal articles. They will also write a Turnitin reflection of around 100 words. The Turnitin reflection is part of the word count. 35% weighting
Online quizzes
Online grammar quiz - 5%
Online punctuation quiz - 5%
Online academic honesty quiz - 5%Submission
All assignments will be submitted via MyUni as file uploads.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.
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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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Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- International Student Support
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
- YouX Student Care - Advocacy, confidential counselling, welfare support and advice
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Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Elder Conservatorium of Music Noise Management Plan
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
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