EAP 6B

Unit code: VNUEP6B | 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

EAP 6B is a specialised 5 week unit for students with an advanced level of English that enables direct entry into a postgraduate course at VU or an undergraduate course with higher English language requirements. The course further develops academic language skills that were introduced in EAP 6A with a specific focus on critical analysis and academic writing and speaking.

Learning Outcomes

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

  1. Listening: Demonstrate critical understanding of complex extended academic oral texts;
  2. Reading: Identify, analyse and evaluate information from a range of complex texts for academic purpose;
  3. Writing: Write a complex researched discursive academic essay; understand the importance and follow principles of academic integrity; and
  4. Speaking: Engage in a range of spoken texts (discussions, presentations, discussion forums).

Assessment

For Melbourne campuses

Assessment type: Essay
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Essay x 2 (Researched and Timed Examination Essay)
Assessment type: Presentation
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Seminar Presentation
Assessment type: Test
|
Grade: Pass/Fail
Mid and end of unit listening and reading tests
Assessment type: Other
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Grade: Pass/Fail
Discussion Forum

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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