VNUEAP3 - EAP 3

Unit code: VNUEAP3 | Study level: TAFE
Credit points
N/A
Location
City Flinders
Prerequisites
Students must be assessed as having an Intermediate Level of English or an overall IELTS of 4.5 (or equivalent)
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Overview
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Overview

The unit will aim to develop the reading, writing, listening and speaking, grammar and vocabulary skills necessary to undertake the EAP3 unit.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

  1. Reading: 1. Comprehend a range of message and letters; 2. Comprehend a range of formatted texts for everyday purposes; 3. Follow a range of instructions and directions; and 4. Comprehend and respond to a range of extended texts.
  2. Writing: 1. Write a range of messages and letters; 2. Complete a range of forms for everyday purposes; 3. Write a range of instructions and directions; and 4. Write a text about a familiar situation event or experience.
  3. Speaking: 1. Engage in a range of conversations; 2. Make requests and inquiries in a range of transactions; 3. Give instructions and directions; and 4. Give a talk on a familiar topic.
  4. Listening: 1. Demonstrate understanding in casual conversation; 2. Respond to a range of requests and enquirers in everyday transactions; 3. Follow instructions and directions; and 4. Demonstrate understanding of simple oral texts.
  5. Study Skills: 1. Identify and locate online and community based language learning resources related to personal interests; 2. Clarify language learning goals; 3. Confirm an individual learning plan; and 4. Monitor and update the individual learning plan.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Other
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Descriptive paragraph
Assessment type: Essay
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Essay Structure - logical division of ideas
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Oral
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Listening Test
Assessment type: Test
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Reading Test

Required reading

Writing Oshima, A & Hogue, A 2007, Introduction to Academic Writing, 3rd Edition, Pearson/Longman, White Plans, NY. Reading Wilkinson, J & Borchardt, F 2008, New Horizon College English Reading and Writing Book, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Beijing Listening 1. Nunan, D 2003, Listen In Book 1, 2nd Edition, Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press, Beijing 2. New Horizon College English 2011, Speaking & Listening Book , 2nd Edition, Foreign language Teaching and Research Press, Beijing Speaking and Study Skills VU English EAP3 Student Study Guide & Speaking/Study Skills Resources

As part of a course

This unit is not compulsory for any specific course. Depending on the course you study, this unit may be taken as an elective.

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