English and the Art of Speaking and Writing

Course aim

To extend students’ capability in spoken and written communication in English Language, at an advanced level for academic purposes with a focus on the art of academic writing and speaking.

Course content

This course is for students who wish to expand their confidence in the use of English and in developing their academic expertise in producing spoken and written texts at a level suitable for the completion of undergraduate study. Students will also study how contemporary universal principles of the ‘art of public speaking’, ‘discourse’ and ‘academic writing’ have emerged from earlier traditions and other significant languages. They will compare the discourse styles in English with Asian and European languages and examine the aesthetic, humanistic and ethical qualities of language in the social context.

Textbook(s)

Seely, J. 2013, Oxford Guide to Effective Writing and Speaking: How to Communicate Clearly, OUP Oxford

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
LANG 1052	English for Academic Use in Australia
LANG 1053	English for Academic and International Communication
LANG 2044	English Language for Business Studies

Students must have completed one of the listed prerequisites, or obtain approval from the course co-ordinator.

Corequisite(s)

Nil

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAGILL
Seminar	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, CITY WEST
Seminar	3 hours x 12 weeks
EXTERNAL, MAGILL, ONLINE
Online (Seminar)	3 hours x 12 weeks
INTERNAL, MAGILL (INTENSIVE)
Seminar	3 hours x 12 sessions (6 weeks)

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Portfolio, Project

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 1)
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Fee-paying program for domestic and international students
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.