Program Overview

BUS100 English for Academic Studies

This subject is intended for international students. It focuses on providing students the opportunity to develop and improve their English academic literacy writing and communication skills aligned to business disciplines and to be better prepared for their academic studies.

Availability

The subject is available in the following sessions:

• Session 1 (30): On Campus, CSU Study Centre Melbourne, CSU Study Centre Sydney
• Session 2 (60): On Campus, CSU Study Centre Melbourne, CSU Study Centre Sydney
• Session 3 (90): On Campus, CSU Study Centre Melbourne

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is HD/FL.

Duration

The duration of this subject is one session.

School

This subject is part of the School of Management and Marketing.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is only available to full-fee paying international students.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

• be able to locate, paraphrase, summarise and comprehend simple to complex English texts
• be able to develop an effective academic argument based on information gained from a range of sources
• be able to write in a range of academic formats, following English writing mechanics and appropriate academic referencing styles
• be able to develop speaking and listening communication skills
• be able to apply their communication skills to debate differing points of view using verbal and non-verbal communication methods

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Effective reading for academic purposes
• Note-taking, paraphrasing and summarising
• Academic argument
• Academic conventions
• Improving your writing
• Academic writing formats
• Oral presentation skills
• Active listening

Special Resources

Access to English learning skill advisers would be highly advisable.