Course overview
To introduce students to the foundational knowledge and skills necessary for effective academic reading and writing including an understanding of text comprehension, critical thinking, academic writing conventions, ethical and responsible academic conduct.
Course learning outcomes
- Critique materials and follow assignment instructions.
- Follow the conventions of academic presentations in written and oral formats.
- Use the Internet to find academic materials, through the library and elsewhere.
- Demonstrate argumentation and critical thinking skills in both writing and orally.
- Work together in groups and informally, discuss work on the MyUni discussion board and interact with academic staff.
- Use relevant information/communication technologies and online learning applications effectively and confidently.
- Practice academic integrity as a core part of their study, and be familiar with different referencing systems.
Availability
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 20947
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 28
Notes:
Class number 20948
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 28
Notes:
Class number 20949
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 29
Notes:
Class number 20950
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 20951
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 20952
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 20953
Section TU07
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 20954
Section TU08
Size 30
Available 29
Notes:
Class number 22828
Section TU09
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Mt Gambier
Class number 21987
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Whyalla
Class number 21988
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Port Lincoln
Class number 20244
Section 01PL
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Ceduna
Class number 20245
Section 01CD
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Online
Class number 20143
Section 01OL
Size 70
Available 68
Notes:
Class details
Adelaide City Campus West
Class number 51140
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51141
Section TU02
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51142
Section TU03
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51143
Section TU04
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51144
Section TU05
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51145
Section TU06
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51146
Section TU07
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 51147
Section TU08
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Class number 52958
Section TU09
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Mt Gambier
Class number 52185
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Whyalla
Class number 52186
Section TU01
Size 30
Available 30
Notes:
Online
Class number 50126
Section 01OL
Size 70
Available 70
Notes:
Port Lincoln
Class number 50225
Section 01PL
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
Ceduna
Class number 50226
Section 01CD
Size 20
Available 20
Notes:
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