FS0204 - English Fundamentals 2

Credit points:	03
Year:	2013
Student Contribution Band:	Band 3
Administered by:	School of Arts & Social Sciences

This subject provides students with a clearer understanding of communication and the importance of it across different cultures. It also provides an opportunity for students to identify the different types of leadership qualities as well as the importance of teamwork. Interview skills, writing cover letters as well as resumes are also taught in the curriculum.

Learning Outcomes

• understand key concepts of communication and the communication process;
• describe theories, models and principles underpinning various forms of communication;
• develop cultural and social research skills to appreciate cultural diversities;
• develop listening, speaking reading and writing skills through writing essays and assignments, presentations, note taking and making predictions;
• understand interview skills and how to write a cover letter accompanied by resume.

Graduate Qualities

• The ability to think critically, to analyse and evaluate claims, evidence and arguments, and to reason and deploy evidence clearly and logically;
• The ability to select and organise information and to communicate it accurately, cogently, coherently, creatively and ethically;
• The ability to read complex and demanding texts accurately, critically and insightfully;
• The ability to speak and write clearly, coherently and creatively.

Prerequisites:

FS01005.5 IELTS Equivalence

Availabilities
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 51
Census Date 21-Mar-2013
Coordinator:	Ms Kanwaljit Kaur
Lecturers:	Ms Kanwaljit Kaur, Mr Brandon Tennakoon, Mr Samuel Cheong, Mr Peter Thanaraj.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); business proposal (invigilated) a plan on a start up business (20%); presentations (non-invigilated) the business proposal (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 52
Census Date 18-Jul-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Kanwaljit Kaur.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); business proposal (invigilated) a plan on a start up business (20%); presentations (non-invigilated) the business proposal (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.
JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 53
Census Date 14-Nov-2013
Coord/Lect:	Ms Kanwaljit Kaur.
Contact hours:	18 hours lectures 12 hours tutorials 6 hours workshops/Seminars
Assessment:	end of semester exam (50%); business proposal (invigilated) a plan on a start up business (20%); presentations (non-invigilated) the business proposal (30%).
Special Assessment Requirements:	Nil
Restrictions:	An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.