James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022
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FS0120 - Foundations of Academic Practice
| Credit points: | 06 |
| Year: | 2022 |
| Student Contribution Band: | Band 4 |
| Administered by: | Division of Tropical Environments & Societies (pre 2023 PCS) |
Subject Description
- This subject prepares students for tertiary study through the development of core academic skills in the areas of language, literacy and numeracy, and digital literacies. Students will engage in four weeks of intensive multidisciplinary study and experiential learning activities, designed to develop the academic knowledge and study habits required for success in a range of academic contexts.
Learning Outcomes
- Explain core ideas in academic arguments such as claims, purpose, and bias
- Construct a basic academic text
- Use foundational mathematical procedures to solve common numeric problems
- Navigate online learning environments and use technologies for university study
Subject Assessment
- Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
- Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
- Written > Workbook - (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.
Availabilities
Study Period 19, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 27 Jan 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 17 Jan 2022 to Friday, 11 Feb 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |
Study Period 7, External | |
| Census date: | Thursday, 07 Jul 2022 |
| Study Period Dates: | Monday, 20 Jun 2022 to Friday, 22 Jul 2022 |
| Coordinator(s): | MS Camilla Robson |
| Lecturer(s): | MS Camilla Robson DR Rhian Morgan |
| Workload expectations: | The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.
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| Method of delivery: | Online - JCU |
| Restrictions: | An enrolment quota applies. |