Course level

UQ College

Faculty

UQ College

School

UQ College

Units

3.2

Duration

Variable

Attendance mode

In Person

Class hours

5 Contact hours

Assessment methods

Writing Task: 300 words (in class)

Group Oral Presentation 

Informative Essay - 1000 words

Exam

Individual Oral Presentation

Discursive Essay ¿ 1000 words

Exam

Current course offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
UQ College Intake 1, 2024 (12/02/2024 - 08/11/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile
UQ College Intake 2, 2024 (14/10/2024 - 27/06/2025) St Lucia In Person Profile unavailable

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Course duration

This course runs over course, commencing in UQ College Intake 2, 2023.

Course description

This course focuses on enabling students to develop the academic English skills required for studying in a tertiary environment. Learners engage in activities designed to develop core academic English skills relating to writing, reading, listening, and oral presentation. As well as developing essential academic literacy and proficiency skills, the course aims to foster students' independent learning, critical thinking, and effective study habits in preparation for undergraduate studies at UQ.

Archived offerings

Course offerings Location Mode Course Profile
UQ College Intake 2, 2023 (16/10/2023 - 28/06/2024) St Lucia In Person Course Profile