EAP 4B

Unit code: VNUEP4B | Study level: Non-award
Credit points
N/A
Location
City Campus
Prerequisites
(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)
Overview
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Overview

A 5-week unit for students who wish to study academic English or gain direct entry into foundation studies, TAFE certificates/diplomas or higher education diplomas (Diploma of Business, Engineering or Information Technology) at VU.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Listening: Comprehend and respond to key content in a range of aural texts (talks, lectures, discussions, dialogues);
  2. Reading: Comprehend & respond to graded academic texts;
  3. Writing: Write a simple researched argumentative essay; Write a summary of a relatively complex text; and
  4. Speaking: Engage in formal and informal group discussions and debates in a study context.

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Argumentative Essay x 2 (Researched Essay and Individual Timed Essay)
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Written Summary
Assessment type: Other
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Debate
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Mid and end of unit listening and reading tests

Required reading

VUE developed workbooks, audio & VU Collaborate learning resources are provided to students.

As part of a course

This unit is studied as part of the following course(s):

English for Academic Purposes (EAP)
VNELI | Non-award course | Duration: 1000 hours

Refer to the course page for information on how to apply for the course. VU takes care to ensure the accuracy of this unit information, but reserves the right to change or withdraw courses offered at any time. Please check that unit information is current with the Student Contact Centre.

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