James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2016

LS0401 - English for Academic Purposes Level 4

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

English for Academic Purposes Level 4 is designed to cover four main areas of reading, writing, listening and oral communication. The subject is an English for Academic Purposes(EAP)course based on discussion of topics related to the modern globalised world. The subject will enable students to develop their English proficiency to a high level and increase access to JCU tertiary programs, especially postgraduate programs that require 6.5 level IELTS equivalence.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, Internal, Study Period 14
Census Date 24-Mar-2016
Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
Contact hours:
  • 220 hours workshops/Seminars - 20 Hours per week
    Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

    Townsville, Internal, Study Period 15
    Census Date 21-Jul-2016
    Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
    Contact hours:
    • 220 hours workshops/Seminars - 20 Hours per week
      Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

      Townsville, Internal, Study Period 16
      Census Date 17-Nov-2016
      Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
      Contact hours:
      • 220 hours workshops/Seminars - 20 Hours per week
        Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

        Cairns, Internal, Study Period 14
        Census Date 24-Mar-2016
        Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
        Contact hours:
        • 220 hours workshops/Seminars - 20 Hours per week
          Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

          Cairns, Internal, Study Period 15
          Census Date 21-Jul-2016
          Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
          Contact hours:
          • 220 hours workshops/Seminars - 20 Hours per week
            Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

            Cairns, Internal, Study Period 16
            Census Date 17-Nov-2016
            Coordinator: Mr Matthew Thurston
            Contact hours:
            • 220 hours workshops/Seminars - 20 Hours per week
              Assessment:end of semester exam (50%); other exams (20%); presentations (10%); assignments (20%).

              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.