Overview
Students will develop and extend their English skills from previous study of English so that they can write, read, listen, and speak more competently for the purposes of tertiary study.
About this paper
| Paper title | English Skills for University Purposes 1 |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pathway |
| EFTS | 0.075 |
| Points | 9 points |
| Teaching period | Semester 1 (On campus) |
| Domestic Tuition Fees ( NZD ) | $427.73 |
| International Tuition Fees | Tuition Fees for international students are elsewhere on this website. |
- Limited to
- DipArts, DipCom, DipSc
- Contact
- Teaching staff
Phil Maw
- Textbooks
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- Graduate Attributes Emphasised
- Communication, Critical thinking, Information literacy.
View more information about Otago's graduate attributes. - Learning Outcomes
1. Present an oral summary to the class using a relevant and effective Powerpoint
2. Paraphrase and cite original sources of information
3. Work in groups to research a chosen topic and produce an academic report
4. Write in the report, explanation, and argument genres
5. Recognise and understand typical lecture style, how to focus on key concepts, and take effective notes
6.Recognise and understand the typical structure and content of a range of academic texts and how to close read them
7. Demonstrate an ability to write comprehensibly, using accepted English grammar, syntax, spelling and punctuation