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: January 2025 Credit points: 10.000 -
Delivery & attendance
Timetable: https://bond.edu.au/timetable Delivery mode: Standard Workload items: - Forum: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Forum
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Tutorial
- Tutorial: x12 (Total hours: 24) - Weekly Tutorial
- Personal Study Hours: x12 (Total hours: 48) - Recommended Study Hours
Attendance and learning activities: Foundation program students must attend 80% of their classes each semester. -
Resources
Prescribed resources: No Prescribed resources.
After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List.iLearn@Bond & Email: iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class 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: | January 2025 |
| 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: | Foundation program students must attend 80% of their classes each semester. |
| Prescribed resources: | No Prescribed resources. After enrolment, students can check the Books and Tools area in iLearn for the full Resource List. |
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| iLearn@Bond & Email: | iLearn@Bond is the Learning Management System at Bond University and is used to provide access to subject materials, class 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.
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| 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:
- Apply reading and listening strategies to comprehend and evaluate a range of academic texts and talks.
- Effectively participate in group seminars to identify and discuss different perspectives and stances on contemporary issues.
- Identify relevant information from academic texts and talks, and utilise effective note-taking, and summarising techniques.
- Demonstrate an understanding and ability to produce the structure, conventions and characteristics of a range of short academic essays.
- Deliver structured academic oral presentations.
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 Presentation Task 1 Oral Presentation 10.00% Week 5 1,3,5 Computer-aided Test (Closed) Task 2 - Academic Reading 10.00% Week 9 1,3,4 Computer-aided Test (Closed) Task 3 - Academic Listening & Note taking 10.00% Week 10 1,2,5 Computer-aided Test (Closed) Task 4 - Academic Writing 10.00% Week 11 1,2,4 Skills Test Varied Listening and Speaking assessment. 15.00% Week 12 1,2,3,5 Skills Test Reading, Language, and Writing assessment 15.00% Week 12 1,2,3,4 Skills Test Varied speaking, reading, writing, and listening assessment in Week 6-7. 20.00% Ongoing 1,2,3,4 Student Engagement Class participation/attendance 10.00% 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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| Presentation | Task 1 Oral Presentation | 10.00% | Week 5 | 1,3,5 |
| Computer-aided Test (Closed) | Task 2 - Academic Reading | 10.00% | Week 9 | 1,3,4 |
| Computer-aided Test (Closed) | Task 3 - Academic Listening & Note taking | 10.00% | Week 10 | 1,2,5 |
| Computer-aided Test (Closed) | Task 4 - Academic Writing | 10.00% | Week 11 | 1,2,4 |
| Skills Test | Varied Listening and Speaking assessment. | 15.00% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,5 |
| Skills Test | Reading, Language, and Writing assessment | 15.00% | Week 12 | 1,2,3,4 |
| Skills Test | Varied speaking, reading, writing, and listening assessment in Week 6-7. | 20.00% | Ongoing | 1,2,3,4 |
| Student Engagement | Class participation/attendance | 10.00% | 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
Bond University‘s Student Code of Conduct Policy , Student Charter, Academic Integrity Policy and our Graduate Attributes guide expectations regarding student behaviour, their rights and responsibilities. Information on these topics can be found on our Academic Integrity webpage recognising that academic integrity involves demonstrating the principles of integrity (honesty, fairness, trust, professionalism, courage, responsibility, and respect) in words and actions across all aspects of academic endeavour.
Staff are required to report suspected misconduct. This includes all types of plagiarism, cheating, collusion, fabrication or falsification of data/content or other misconduct relating to assessment such as the falsification of medical certificates for assessment extensions. The longer term personal, social and financial consequences of misconduct can be severe, so please ask for help if you are unsure.
If your work is subject to an inquiry, you will be given an opportunity to respond and appropriate support will be provided. Academic work under inquiry will not be marked until the process has concluded. Penalties for misconduct include a warning, reduced grade, a requirement to repeat the assessment, suspension or expulsion from the University.
Feedback on assessment
Feedback on assessment will be provided to students according to the requirements of the Assessment Procedure Schedule A - Assessment Communication Procedure.
Whilst in most cases feedback should be provided within two weeks of the assessment submission due date, the Procedure should be checked if the assessment is linked to others or if the subject is a non-standard (e.g., intensive) subject.
Accessibility and Inclusion Support
Support is available to students where a physical, mental or neurological condition exists that would impact the student’s capacity to complete studies, exams or assessment tasks. For effective support, special requirement needs should be arranged with the University in advance of or at the start of each semester, or, for acute conditions, as soon as practicable after the condition arises. Reasonable adjustments are not guaranteed where applications are submitted late in the semester (for example, when lodged just prior to critical assessment and examination dates).
As outlined in the Accessibility and Inclusion Policy, to qualify for support, students must meet certain criteria. Students are also required to meet with the Accessibility and Inclusion Advisor who will ensure that reasonable adjustments are afforded to qualifying students.
For more information and to apply online, visit BondAbility.
Additional subject information
Subject curriculum
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Knowledge
Academic Skills - academic culture, study goals. Writing Skills - writing about you. Speaking Skills - giving opinions, presentations (part 1). Reading Skills - skimming and scanning. Listening Skills - listening for key words.
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Nature
Academic Skills – notetaking. Writing Skills - summary writing. Speaking Skills - giving opinions, presentations (part 2). Reading Skills - reading for detail. Listening Skills - listening for key words.
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Organisation
Academic Skills - perspective & stance, being organised, referencing, research. Writing Skills - essay and paragraph structure, writing paragraphs. Speaking Skills - agreeing and disagreeing, mini presentation practice. Reading Skills - reading to identify perspectives, finding details. Listening Skills - listening to identify perspectives.
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Power
Academic Skills – understanding stance, language for definitions, relative clauses, prepositions + nouns. Writing Skills – writing essay introductions and conclusions, essay writing. Speaking Skills - giving opinions, presentations. Reading Skills - reading for the main point. Listening Skills - listening for detail, notetaking strategies.
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Motivation
Academic Skills – study strategies, passive tense, reporting verbs. Writing Skills – paraphrasing and summarising techniques. Speaking Skills - giving opinions, effectively responding to others Reading Skills - reading for the main points, reading and notetaking. Listening Skills - listening for detail, listening and notetaking strategies.
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Growth
Academic Skills – complex structures. Writing Skills – informative essay writing, complex structures in essay writing. Reading Skills - reading and notetaking.
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Networks
Academic Skills – hedging language. Writing Skills – summary writing. Speaking Skills – group seminar discussion skills. Listening Skills - listening and notetaking.
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Innovation
Academic Skills – idioms, research, verb patterns, describing products. Writing Skills – paragraph writing with idioms. Speaking Skills – giving opinions, responding to others, short presentation. Reading Skills – predicting, reading for detail. Listening Skills - listening for detail and key information.
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Consumption
Academic Skills – comparative language, critical thinking, modifying language. Writing Skills – different essay topic sentences, compare contrast paragraphs. Speaking Skills – asking opinions, hedging language. Reading Skills – finding information from more than one source. Listening Skills – listening for main points.
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Energy
Academic Skills – reflecting, evaluating, linking words, reporting verbs. Writing Skills – summary writing, problem solution essays. Speaking Skills – discussion skills – hedging language, survey skills. Listening Skills – listening for the main idea, listening comprehension skills.
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Crime
Academic Skills – exam revision, linking expressions, academic vocabulary. Writing Skills – compare contrast & problem solution essays, topic sentences. Speaking Skills – group seminar discussion skills and language. Reading Skills – reading skills review.
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Final Assessment
Final Assessments.