Unit of Study: EDPJ5024 - English in Academic Settings
This unit is designed for students from non-English speaking backgrounds who wish to improve their English as well as understand better the setting in which it is produced. The unit has two components: the development of personal academic skills, particularly writing, and an in-depth consideration of linguistic and non-linguistic aspects of communication in academic settings.
Unit coordinator: Dr Lindy Woodrow and Dr David Hirsh
Classes: 13 wks x 2 hrs (lectures/tutorials)
Assessment: Two written assignments (30% and 50%) and journal (20%)
Courses this subject is available in
This unit of study can be undertaken as a part of the following degree programs:
Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies
The Graduate Certificate in Educational Studies is a one semester program for leaders and future leaders in education in a dynamic climate or educational change and innovation. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Graduate Certificate in Media Practice
The program will teach elements of media practice, including writing for media, and media liaison, broadcast journalism skills, ethical and legal issues, and theories of mass communication.
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Graduate Certificate in Professional Communication
The course teaches language and communication skills to a high level, using vocational applications of language in professional contexts.
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Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies
The Graduate Diploma in Educational Studies is for trained teachers who wish to better understand educational theory and research. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Graduate Diploma in Media Practice
The program will teach elements of media practice, including writing for media, and media liaison, broadcast journalism skills, ethical and legal issues, and theories of mass communication.
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Graduate Diploma in Professional Communication
The course teaches language and communication skills to a high level, using vocational applications of language in professional contexts.
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Master of Education
The Master of Education (MEd) is one of the largest postgraduate coursework programs in Australia, and is designed to develop and support the careers of trained teachers who are teaching professionals, educational administrators, researchers and policymakers. It is not a program that results in a recognised teaching qualification.
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Master of Media Practice
The program will teach elements of media practice, including writing for media, and media liaison, broadcast journalism skills, ethical and legal issues, and theories of mass communication.
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Master of Professional Communication
The course teaches language and communication skills to a high level, using vocational applications of language in professional contexts.
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