AIX161 - Academic English and Communication
| Year: | 2027 unit information |
|---|---|
| Enrolment modes: | Trimester 2: Online [Block 2 delivery 24 August - 2 October 2027] Trimester 3: Online [Block 3 delivery 2 November - 11 December 2027] |
| Credit point(s): | 1 |
| EFTSL value: | 0.125 |
| Cohort rule: | This unit is only available to students enrolled in A026 |
| Prerequisite: | Nil |
| Corequisite: | Nil |
| Incompatible with: | Nil |
| Study commitment: | Students will on average spend 150-hours over the teaching period undertaking the teaching, learning and assessment activities for this unit. |
| Scheduled learning activities - online: | 2 x 2-hour online seminar per week for 6 weeks |
Content
This unit develops the broad foundational knowledge and skills in academic English and communication required for undergraduate study. Students will build cognitive, technical, and communication skills through written tasks such as summarising, essay writing, referencing, and examination preparation, with explicit attention to academic integrity. Oral communication skills will be developed through planning and delivering structured presentations using appropriate academic language and effective delivery strategies. Students will apply communication skills in supported learning contexts, demonstrating increasing independence and responsibility for their learning.
Unit fee information
Fees and charges vary depending on the type of fee place you hold, your course, your commencement year, the units you choose to study and their study discipline, and your study load.
Tuition fees increase at the beginning of each calendar year and all fees quoted are in Australian dollars ($AUD). Tuition fees do not include textbooks, computer equipment or software, other equipment or costs such as mandatory checks, travel and stationery.
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