Block 2, 2023 Springfield On-campus | |
Units : | 1 |
School or Department : | USQ College |
Grading basis : | Graded |
Course fee schedule : | /current-students/administration/fees/fee-schedules |
Staffing
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Requisites
Pre-requisite: TPP0111 (for students who do not gain direct access to TPP0123 as a result of completing the TPP Academic Literacy Placement Test)
Enrolment is not permitted in TPP0123 if TPP7123 has been previously completed
Overview
Effective and appropriate communication is essential for entry into undergraduate degrees and for success at university. TPP0123 Communicating at University B responds to the Tertiary Preparation Pathway objectives relating to the communication requirements for students to gain entry to university undergraduate degrees and succeed within them.
TPP0123 helps students develop the communication-related knowledge and skills required to enter and communicate effectively at university. By offering supported opportunities for practice and feedback, TPP0123 helps students to apply this knowledge and these skills to become confident and effective communicators in a variety of academic contexts.
TPP0123 Communicating at University B introduces, teaches, models and provides opportunities for practice and assessment in academic communication at a more advanced level than TPP0111 Communicating at University A.
Students will learn about and develop confidence in finding, understanding and using information effectively; communicating ideas competently in formal and informal academic writing; and the standards of logic, evidence and ethical use of information required for first year university study. Through the process of researching for, planning and writing an academic essay, students will develop and practise skills in effective reading, finding information, organising ideas to express a clear argument, writing effective academic paragraphs and referencing. Students will engage in regular practice of their academic communication through participating in peer-based academic discussions of contemporary issues in online forums.
Course learning outcomes
On completion of this course students should be able to:
- Analyse and evaluate key characteristics of academic texts, communication processes and conventions.
- Apply critical and reflective thinking skills to select, evaluate and synthesise scholarly sources of information to support a stance or position.
- Develop a cohesive and well-structured argument that communicates ideas and evidence in writing, to a standard required for first year undergraduate studies.
- Demonstrate a sound ability to apply academic integrity principles and conventions and apply these effectively in a range of academic communication contexts, consistent with university expectations of first year undergraduate students.
- Engage confidently in a range of communication contexts, in a manner that is inclusive and respectful of individual and cultural differences and demonstrates an understanding of the conventions of scholarly writing and discussion.
Topics
Description | Weighting(%) | |
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1. | Engaging confidently with academic communication | 30.00 |
2. | Organising ideas and constructing an argument | 40.00 |
3. | Finding and using information responsibly and effectively | 30.00 |
Text and materials required to be purchased or accessed
Student workload expectations
To do well in this subject, students are expected to commit approximately 10 hours per week including class contact hours, independent study, and all assessment tasks. If you are undertaking additional activities, which may include placements and residential schools, the weekly workload hours may vary.
Assessment details
Description | Group Assessment |
Weighting (%) | Course learning outcomes |
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Planning document | No | 25 | 2,3,4 |
Online forums | No | 25 | 1,2,4,5 |
Essay | No | 50 | 1,2,3,4 |