SSS030 Academic English for Australian Tertiary Studies (6)

This subject is designed to introduce Australian academic culture and to enhance the level of Academic English skills of those students from Language Backgrounds Other Than English (LBOTE) entering the University. Both International and Domestic students, who may have studied English for some time, often find it challenging to write for academic purposes in the Australian academic context. This subject aims to provide students with opportunities to develop additional skills in critical thinking, listening, speaking, reading and writing necessary for tertiary studies.

Subject Outlines
Current CSU students can view Subject Outlines for recent sessions. Please note that Subject Outlines and assessment tasks are updated each session.

Availability

Term 1 (75)
Online
Orange Campus
Term 2 (15)
Online
Orange Campus
Term 3 (45)
Online
Orange Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: SSS030. Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject Information

Grading System

SY/US

Duration

One session

School

Office for Students

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • understand the academic expectations of tertiary study in the Australian context
  • understand how ideas and concepts are expressed and connected through effective language use
  • be able to apply effective listening and note-taking strategies
  • be able to structure and present opinions and information in an oral presentation
  • be able to identify an author's stance and to evaluate evidence and sources
  • be able to identify and engage with different text types
  • be able to identify and use appropriate language for academic writing
  • be able to use the structural conventions of academic writing

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:
  • Preparing for study in English: Academic culture, language and assessment
  • Types of Academic English: Differences and key features
  • Core academic language: Functions, meaning and grammar
  • Academic identity: Position and voice
  • Criticality: Evaluating and questioning
  • Optimising learning: Strategies and self-evaluation
  • Each topic above will be explored through activities in listening, speaking, reading and writing

Contact

Current Students

For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.

Prospective Students

For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.

The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.

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