VU23553 - Read and write complex texts for study purposes

Unit code:VU23553Study level:TAFE

Nominal hours

120

Location

Footscray Nicholson
St Albans
Sunshine
Werribee

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to use analysis and note-taking skills to read and write complex texts related to study purposes and/or the field of study.
The outcomes described in this unit relate to:

The Australian Core Skills Framework (ACSF). They contribute directly to the achievement of ACSF indicators of competence for Reading and Writing at Level 4, and
the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Reading 3 / 3+ and Writing 3 / 3+.This unit applies to EAL learners wishing to develop their English language reading and writing skills to satisfy further study needs. The study contexts in which these skills are applied are varied and can be related to a range of further study, Vocational Education and Training (VET) or higher education research and academic writing contexts.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment tasks will be designed to reinforce & extend knowledge and skill competence within set & controlled parameters in accordance with each unit's learning outcomes & performance criteria requirements, including the setting of work-based practical application tasks designed to provide evidence of competence outcomes, within periodic and scheduled timelines.

Students will be expected to demonstrate the following required skills:

read, analyse and evaluate two complex texts relevant to study purposes or tasks
synthesise information from research and notes to write one complex text for study purposes which includes complex sentences and a series of coherently linked paragraphs which communicate complex relationships between ideas
apply editing processes and techniques to review own text

Students will also be expected to demonstrate the following knowledge:

vocabulary and expressions, such as jargon, some specialist terminology for topics related to study areas or fields of study,collocations or phrasal verbs
compound sentences and complex sentences with subordinate clauses to communicate complex relationships between ideas
verb tenses and forms for example active and passive, conditionals, such as with if and unless, present perfect continuous, past perfect
adverbs, adverbial phrases and adjectives
modals and modal forms, such as could have, would have, may have
reported speech, using a range of verb forms to relate supporting evidence, acknowledge or confirm views or arguments, such as According to Smith, In Smith’s view…Smith states…
conjunctions including subordinating and coordinating and relative pronouns, such as because …., despite…….,, even though…., since.., unless…, while….which, that, who
discourse markers and cohesive devices to link ideas and concepts, add information or contrast ideas, such as in spite of, the fact that, as a result
of…
differences between paraphrasing, plagiarising and direct quotes in written text
processes to edit and review own writing
how different sources present different perspectives
how text language and structure may influence the reader to adopt particular views and positions
note-taking strategies.
Sociolinguistic and Cultural Knowledge:
register and style in complex written texts related to study purposes
cultural influences on writing styles in texts related to study purposes
cues used for inferred meaning, such as logical, contextual
language which distinguishes fact and opinion,
devices used to convey or modify meaning, such as irony, understatement or exaggeration
conventions of referencing in texts for study purposes.

Required reading

The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by Victoria University and/or via the Victoria University e-learning system.