General Information
Foundation English 1 is designed to develop skills in the areas of academic reading, writing, speaking, and listening and to prepare students for future studies.
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Details
Academic unit: Bond University College Subject code: BCFN01-010 Subject title: Foundation English 1 Subject level: Pathway Semester/Year: September 2017 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 48) - Recommended Study Hours
- Computer Lab: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Laboratory
- Lecture: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Lecture
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Tutorial
Attendance and learning activities: Students are required to attend all sessions (Lectures, Tutorials and Labs). Most sessions build on the work of the previous one. It may be difficult to recover if you miss a session. Attendance and participation in all learning activities will be monitored, and could impact the final mark in this subject. Students that are studying on a student visa are reminded that they must attend a minimum of 80% of their classes. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: Books
- De Chazal, E. & Rogers, L. (2013). Oxford EAP: Intermediate/B1+: Student's Book and DVD-ROM. n/a, Oxford OUP
iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au
| Academic unit: | Bond University College |
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| Subject code: | BCFN01-010 |
| Subject title: | Foundation English 1 |
| Subject level: | Pathway |
| Semester/Year: | September 2017 |
| Credit points: | 10.000 |
| Timetable: | https://bond.edu.au/timetable |
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| Delivery mode: | Standard |
| Workload items: |
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| Attendance and learning activities: | Students are required to attend all sessions (Lectures, Tutorials and Labs). Most sessions build on the work of the previous one. It may be difficult to recover if you miss a session. Attendance and participation in all learning activities will be monitored, and could impact the final mark in this subject. Students that are studying on a student visa are reminded that they must attend a minimum of 80% of their classes. |
| Prescribed resources: | Books
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the online learning environment at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, lecture recordings and detailed subject information regarding the subject curriculum, assessment and timing. Both iLearn and the Student Email facility are used to provide important subject notifications. Additionally, official correspondence from the University will be forwarded to students’ Bond email account and must be monitored by the student. To access these services, log on to the Student Portal from the Bond University website as www.bond.edu.au |
Enrolment requirements
| Requisites: |
Nil |
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| Assumed knowledge: |
Assumed knowledge is the minimum level of knowledge of a subject area that students are assumed to have acquired through previous study. It is the responsibility of students to ensure they meet the assumed knowledge expectations of the subject. Students who do not possess this prior knowledge are strongly recommended against enrolling and do so at their own risk. No concessions will be made for students’ lack of prior knowledge. Admission into CO-00001 Bond College Foundation Program |
| Restrictions: |
Nil |
Assurance of learning
Assurance of Learning means that universities take responsibility for creating, monitoring and updating curriculum, teaching and assessment so that students graduate with the knowledge, skills and attributes they need for employability and/or further study.
At Bond University, we carefully develop subject and program outcomes to ensure that student learning in each subject contributes to the whole student experience. Students are encouraged to carefully read and consider subject and program outcomes as combined elements.
Program Learning Outcomes (PLOs)
Program Learning Outcomes provide a broad and measurable set of standards that incorporate a range of knowledge and skills that will be achieved on completion of the program. If you are undertaking this subject as part of a degree program, you should refer to the relevant degree program outcomes and graduate attributes as they relate to this subject.
Subject Learning Outcomes (SLOs)
On successful completion of this subject the learner will be able to:
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
Generative Artificial Intelligence in Assessment
The University acknowledges that Generative Artificial Intelligence (Gen-AI) tools are an important facet of contemporary life. Their use in assessment is considered in line with students’ development of the skills and knowledge which demonstrate learning outcomes and underpin study and career success. Instructions on the use of Gen-AI are given for each assessment task; it is your responsibility to adhere to these instructions.
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Assessment details
Type Task % Timing* Outcomes assessed Paper-based Examination (Closed) Final exam 25% Final Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5 Paper-based Examination (Closed) Mid-semester exam 15% Mid-Semester Examination Period 1,2,3,4,5 Presentation Task 1 Oral Presentation 10% Week 8 1,5 Computer-aided Test (Limited Open) Task 2 - Academic Reading 15% Week 9 1,2,3,4,5 Computer-aided Test (Closed) Task 3 - Academic Listening & Notetaking 15% Week 10 1,2,5 Computer-aided Test (Limited Open) Task 4 - Academic Writing 10% Week 11 1,2,3,4,5 *Class Participation Class participation/attendance 10% Ongoing 1,2,3,4,5 - * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
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Assessment criteria
Assessment criteria
High Distinction 85-100 Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. Distinction 75-84 Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. Credit 65-74 Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. Pass 50-64 Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. Fail 0-49 Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
| Type | Task | % | Timing* | Outcomes assessed |
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| Paper-based Examination (Closed) | Final exam | 25% | Final Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Paper-based Examination (Closed) | Mid-semester exam | 15% | Mid-Semester Examination Period | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Presentation | Task 1 Oral Presentation | 10% | Week 8 | 1,5 |
| Computer-aided Test (Limited Open) | Task 2 - Academic Reading | 15% | Week 9 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| Computer-aided Test (Closed) | Task 3 - Academic Listening & Notetaking | 15% | Week 10 | 1,2,5 |
| Computer-aided Test (Limited Open) | Task 4 - Academic Writing | 10% | Week 11 | 1,2,3,4,5 |
| *Class Participation | Class participation/attendance | 10% | Ongoing | 1,2,3,4,5 |
- * Assessment timing is indicative of the week that the assessment is due or begins (where conducted over multiple weeks), and is based on the standard University academic calendar
- C = Students must reach a level of competency to successfully complete this assessment.
Assessment criteria
| High Distinction | 85-100 | Outstanding or exemplary performance in the following areas: interpretative ability; intellectual initiative in response to questions; mastery of the skills required by the subject, general levels of knowledge and analytic ability or clear thinking. |
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| Distinction | 75-84 | Usually awarded to students whose performance goes well beyond the minimum requirements set for tasks required in assessment, and who perform well in most of the above areas. |
| Credit | 65-74 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is considered to go beyond the minimum requirements for work set for assessment. Assessable work is typically characterised by a strong performance in some of the capacities listed above. |
| Pass | 50-64 | Usually awarded to students whose performance meets the requirements set for work provided for assessment. |
| Fail | 0-49 | Usually awarded to students whose performance is not considered to meet the minimum requirements set for particular tasks. The fail grade may be a result of insufficient preparation, of inattention to assignment guidelines or lack of academic ability. A frequent cause of failure is lack of attention to subject or assignment guidelines. |
Quality assurance
For the purposes of quality assurance, Bond University conducts an evaluation process to measure and document student assessment as evidence of the extent to which program and subject learning outcomes are achieved. Some examples of student work will be retained for potential research and quality auditing purposes only. Any student work used will be treated confidentially and no student grades will be affected.
Study Information
Submission procedures
Students must check the iLearn@Bond subject site for detailed assessment information and submission procedures.
Policy on late submission and extensions
A late penalty will be applied to all overdue assessment tasks unless an extension is granted by the subject coordinator. The standard penalty will be 10% of marks awarded to that assessment per day late with no assessment to be accepted seven days after the due date. Where a student is granted an extension, the penalty of 10% per day late starts from the new due date.
Academic Integrity
University’s Academic Integrity Policy defines plagiarism as the act of misrepresenting as one’s own original work: another’s ideas, interpretations, words, or creative works; and/or one’s own previous ideas, interpretations, words, or creative work without acknowledging that it was used previously (i.e., self-plagiarism). The University considers the act of plagiarising to be a breach of the Student Conduct Code and, therefore, subject to the Discipline Regulations which provide for a range of penalties including the reduction of marks or grades, fines and suspension from the University.
Bond University utilises Originality Reporting software to inform academic integrity.Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, as per the Assessment Policy.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
If you have a disability, illness, injury or health condition that impacts your capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks, it is important you let us know your special requirements, early in the semester. Students will need to make an application for support and submit it with recent, comprehensive documentation at an appointment with a Disability Officer. Students with a disability are encouraged to contact the Disability Office at the earliest possible time, to meet staff and learn about the services available to meet your specific needs. Please note that late notification or failure to disclose your disability can be to your disadvantage as the University cannot guarantee support under such circumstances.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Week 1 Knowledge
Understanding and presenting information; short presentations; gaining an overview of an academic text.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 2 Organisation
Understanding and taking notes on key information; language of perspective and stance.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 3 Motivation
Academic focus: definition & explanation; participating in a seminar discussion.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 4 Nature
Description: identifying descriptive language; identifying the main ideas.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 5 Power
Reporting & summarizing: identifying different positions and supporting positions.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 6 Growth
Using sources. Mid-semester exam.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 7 Networks
Contextualizing: comparing specific contexts; explaining & rephrasing language.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 8 Innovation
Referencing: recognizing objectivity in a text; understanding references in a text.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 9 Consumption
Comparison & contrast: comparing & contrasting different pieces of research.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 10 Crime
Argument & evidence: examining evidence; using evaluative language.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 11 Energy
Problem & solution: effectively evaluating solutions; planning & organizing problem-solution essays.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 12 Progress
Cause & effect: planning & structuring a cause/effect essay; Final Exam for Listening and Speaking.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.
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Week 13 Final Exam
Final Exam for Reading and Writing.
SLOs included
- learn and apply reading strategies and critically evaluating sources of information.
- identify important information from academic readings, lectures and seminars and taking effective and meaningful notes.
- apply the knowledge and skills gained from the course when reading academic texts associated with their university studies.
- demonstrate an understanding of the structure, conventions and characteristics of an academic essay and the writing process.
- demonstrate the ability to research, select, understand, skim, scan, interpret, analyse, summarize and paraphrase various texts relevant to the course and their own studies.