James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2019

BR1111 - Introduction to Academic Learning

Credit points: 03
Year: 2019
Student Contribution Band: Band 1
Administered by:

Available to Tertiary Access students only

Students will be introduced to the essential knowledge and abilities they need to engage actively and effectively as an academic learner. Participation in the subject includes developing personal study skills and academic writing techniques.

Learning Outcomes


Availabilities

Townsville, , Study Period 1
Census Date 28-Mar-2019
Non-standard start/end 12-Feb-2019 to 21-Jun-2019
Face to face teaching 12-Feb-2019 to 15-Feb-2019 (Classes will be held from 9am-4pm over four consecutive days during orientation week plus fortnightly tutorials during the teaching period.)
Contact hours:
  • 28 hours - 4 days intensive block mode during Orientation Week.
  • 26 hours - Weekly tutorials
    Assessment:attendance and completion of block activities workbook (20%); essays (80%).

    Townsville, , Study Period 2
    Census Date 29-Aug-2019
    Face to face teaching (Classes will be held 9am-4pm over four consecutive days during orientation week plus fortnightly tutorials during the Teaching Period.)
    Contact hours:
    • 28 hours - 4 days intensive block mode during Orientation Week
    • 26 hours - Weekly tutorials
      Assessment:attendance and completion of block activities workbook (20%); essays (80%).

      Cairns, , Study Period 1
      Census Date 28-Mar-2019
      Non-standard start/end 12-Feb-2019 to 21-Jun-2019
      Face to face teaching 12-Feb-2019 to 15-Feb-2019 (Classes will be held 9am-4pm over four consecutive days during orientation week followed by fortnightly tutorials.)
      Contact hours:
      • 28 hours - 4 days intensive block mode during Orientation Week
      • 26 hours - Weekly tutorials
        Assessment:attendance and completion of block activities workbook (20%); essays (80%).

        Cairns, , Study Period 2
        Census Date 29-Aug-2019
        Face to face teaching (Classes will be held 9am-4pm over four consecutive days during orientation week followed by fortnightly tutorials.)
        Contact hours:
        • 28 hours - 4 days intensive block mode during Orientation Week
        • 26 hours - Weekly tutorials
          Assessment:attendance and completion of block activities workbook (20%); essays (80%).

          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.