James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2021

LS0200 - English Language Preparatory Program Level 2

Subject Description

Level 2 is designed to help students to continue to develop their ability in English, moving from more familiar to unfamiliar topics, and from general topics to more academic content. This programme will better match the trimester structure of the university and segue into the Undergraduate programmes delivered by JCUS. At the end of the course, students will have the English level needed to proceed to Level 3.

Learning Outcomes

• be able to speak logically and clearly on a variety of topics in an organised and confident manner
• to understand and synthesise spoken and written input
• be able to produce cohesive written work on relevant topics using appropriate academic vocabulary
• to read extensively and critically on general and academic topics
• be able to summarise and paraphrase texts using complex and compound sentences

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Examination - In class - (20%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (10%) - Individual
• Written > Learning plan - (30%) - Individual

Note that 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.

Special Assessment Requirements

Nil

Availabilities