Applied Academic Literacies
Duration
- One semester or equivalentThis unit will be delivered on-line in Semester 2 2020.
Contact hours
- 84 hours
On-campus unit delivery combines face-to-face and digital learning.
2022 teaching periods
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 1 |
Hawthorn Higher Ed. Semester 2 | |
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Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Dates: Results: Last self enrolment: Census: Last withdraw without fail: |
Prerequisites
NilAims and objectives
The aim of Applied Academic Literacies is to develop reading and writing skills in a range of academic genres and text types. The content of the learning program for this unit will focus on theoretical and conceptual knowledge as a foundation for other units focusing on practical application and specific discourse areas. English language skills for academic purposes will be consolidated, extended and assessed via specific criteria in all assessment tasks.
Unit information in detail
- Teaching methods, assessment, general skills outcomes and content.
Teaching methods
The Learning and Teaching Structure uses a blended approach. Consisting of:
- Face-to-Face teaching (54 hours)
- Online (18 hours)
- Review and Progress Sessions (12 hours)
Assessment
1. Portfolio Tasks (Individual) 50%
2. Seminar Presentation (Individual) 10%
3. Critical Essay (Individual) 30%
4. Online Engagement (Individual) 10%
General skills outcomes
This unit focuses on critical thinking skills for academic reading and writing literacies such as:
- Analysing and formulating questions for academic enquiry
- Accessing, selecting and evaluating sources and content in relation to specific topics
- Synthesising ideas and information from multiple sources
- Communicating an argument drawing from and citing multiple source
- Applying knowledge of a range of information types and genres to the analysis and construction of academic texts
- Critically reviewing written work using proofreading skills and selecting and applying feedback
Content
Theoretical perspectives and key concepts related to contemporary research topics (especially in relation to research in adult learning) via: textbooks, journal articles, published and unpublished theses, textbooks, video documentary and podcasts.
Research and study skills for higher degree studies, focusing on citation and referencing of sources
Academic genres including: descriptive, analytic, evaluative, persuasive and reflective texts.
Study resources
- Reading materials.
Reading materials
Students are advised to check the unit outline in the relevant teaching period for appropriate textbooks and further reading