James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

LS0050 - English Language Preparatory Program Introductory

Credit points: 12
Year: 2016
Student Contribution Band: Band 3
Administered by: Division of Tropical Environments & Societies

ELPP Introductory is a basic English subject which forms the first level of the English Language Preparatory Program. This level is designed to help students develop their general English competencies forming a basis for the more academic English learnt in following subjects. Using an integrated approach, students are given practice and assessed on the fundamentals of English in all four skills: reading, writing, listening and speaking. Upon completion of the level, students will be able to use and understand English on familiar topics utilising all four core skills.

Learning Outcomes

Prerequisites:3.0 IELTS Equivalence (as determined by JCUS placement test)

Availabilities

JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 91
Census Date 07-Apr-2016
Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
Lecturer: Mr Paul Dixon.
Contact hours:
  • 240 hours workshops/Seminars - 4 hrs per day as per CPE
    Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (10%); learning portfolio and participation (50%).
    Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
    Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

    JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 92
    Census Date 11-Aug-2016
    Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
    Lecturer: Mr Paul Dixon.
    Contact hours:
    • 240 hours workshops/Seminars - 4 hrs per day as per CPE
      Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (10%); learning portfolio and participation (50%).
      Special Assessment Requirements:Nil
      Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

      JCU Singapore, Internal, Study Period 93
      Census Date 08-Dec-2016
      Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
      Lecturer: Mr Paul Dixon.
      Contact hours:
      • 240 hours workshops/Seminars - 4 hrs per day as per CPE
        Assessment:end of semester exam (40%); other exams (10%); learning portfolio and participation (50%).
        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.