James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2022

LS0100 - English Language Preparatory Program Level 1

Subject Description

ELPP Level 1 is the first level in the English Language Program. This level is designed to help students develop and consolidate their command of English. Using an integrated approach, students are given practice and assessed in all four skills; reading, writing, listening and speaking. Upon successful completion of the level, students will be able to proceed to Level 2.

Learning Outcomes

• describe familiar topics such as, origin, families, likes and dislikes and hobbies; students will be able to do this with relative ease and fluency
• engage in everyday situations independently and comfortably in English
• understand and use a range of grammatical forms and be able to logically connect ideas to create basic cohesive texts
• derive meaning from and perform simple analysis of short reading and listening passages

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (40%) - Individual
• Written > Examination - In class - (25%) - Individual
• Written > Learning plan - (35%) - 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