Unit of Study ENGL1007 International Communication (2024)

Unit Snapshot

Unit type Scheduled Hours Unit - Non Award/Non-Reportable
Credit points 0
Faculty & College SCU College
Placement No

Unit description

This unit builds on existing language proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and listening, focusing on language proficiency in business contexts. It helps to prepare students for the direct entry English for Academic Purposes pathway units, which require SCU Language Test levels of 5.0 (CEFR B1+) on entry and lead to undergraduate business, accounting and tourism courses. This unit focuses on developing students' language skills and academic and digital literacy practices. These practices include accessing, assessing and disseminating information online; using an LMS; using similarity detection software; note taking; giving presentations; and a range of academic writing practices (e.g. paraphrasing, referencing) commonly used in business.

 

Enrolment information

This unit is normally offered in 10 week blocks throughout the year.

 

Enrolment restriction

International students only on the approval of SCU College and SCU International

 

English Language requirements

To enrol in this unit students must have an English language proficiency comparable to Academic IELTS 5.0 with no band less than 4.5.

Please review the English Language Requirements.

 

Unit content

  • Pronunciation, academic and business grammar and vocabulary
  • Academic discourse markers and cohesive structures
  • Maintaining conversations and giving presentations;
  • Listening and reading for information in business contexts
  • Varieties of English including written academic English and online informal English;
  • Academic writing genres suitable for business contexts (reports, emails, blogs)

Teaching and assessment

Teaching method  
   
Tutorial 2 hours x 4 days per week (10 weeks)  
Workshop 2 hours x 4 days per week (10 weeks)  
   
Assessment  
Participation SR
Quiz SR
Short written response SR
(Other) English proficiency testing - speaking and writing SR
Short written response SR
Quiz SR
Presentation SR
(Other) English proficiency testing - speaking and writing SR

Prescribed learning resources

Prescribed Learning Resources may change in future Teaching Periods.