VU23574 - Research current issues
Overview
This unit describes the performance outcomes, skills and knowledge required by EAL learners to research, analyse, discuss and write a report on a current issue of significance in Australia.
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 and Oral Communication at Level 4, and
- the ISLPR (International Second Language Proficiency Ratings) descriptors for Speaking and Listening, Reading and Writing. They contribute directly to the achievement of ISLPR Speaking 3 / 3+ and Listening 3 / 3+, and Reading 3 / 3+ and Writing 3 / 3+.
This unit applies to learners needing to develop their English language skills to broaden their knowledge of current issues and/or access further study pathways.This unit is designed for integration and contextualisation with language units to support achievement of English language knowledge and skills.
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:
- source and analyse information on two current issues of interest
- participate in a discussion about one current issue using appropriate discourse strategies
- produce a text about one current issue comprising several cohesively linked paragraphs which use structure, style and language appropriate to audience and intended outcome.
Required reading
The qualified trainer and assessor will provide teaching and learning materials as required in the form of workbooks produced by the VU Polytechnic and/or via the Victoria University Polytechnic e-Learning system.
As part of a course
This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):