James Cook University Subject Handbook - 2024

FS0100 - English Fundamentals 1

Subject Description

This subject is designed to provide students with academic skills required to improve writing, speaking, reading and listening. The subject is designed for students who have basic knowledge in expressing their ideas in an academic structure. Through this subject, they will enhance their abilities to write, speak, listen and read as the contents include rephrasing, crediting the source, essay structures and organisation, presentation skills and learning and reading techniques.

Learning Outcomes

• use appropriate grammar and vocabulary in both oral and written communication
• produce an academic essay demonstrating appropriate organisation of ideas and information, including a clear introduction, well-structured body paragraphs with supporting evidence, and a conclusion that effectively summarises the key points of the essay
• evaluate information sources critically to develop and deliver a news presentation using appropriate language, tone and delivery techniques
• apply critical reading strategies to comprehend and analyse complex texts
• demonstrate the ability to extract relevant information from a given text and write a concise summary using appropriate language and structure

Subject Assessment

• Written > Examination (centrally administered) - (30%) - Individual
• Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (30%) - Individual
• Oral > Presentation 1 - (20%) - Individual
• Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (20%) - 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