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FS0120 - Foundations of Academic Practice

Credit points: 6
Year: 2023
Student Contribution Band: Band 4
Administered by: Academy Division

This subject prepares students for tertiary study through the development of core academic skills in the areas of language, literacy and numeracy, and digital literacies. Students will engage in four weeks of intensive multidisciplinary study and experiential learning activities, designed to develop the academic knowledge and study habits required for success in a range of academic contexts.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain core ideas in academic arguments such as claims, purpose, and bias;
  • Construct a basic academic text;
  • Use foundational mathematical procedures to solve common numeric problems;
  • Navigate online learning environments and use technologies for university study.

Subject Assessment

  • Written > Test/Quiz 1 - (40%) - Individual
  • Written > Essay (including multi-draft) 1 - (30%) - Individual
  • Written > Workbook - (30%) - Individual.

Availabilities

Study Period 7, External
Census Date 06-Jul-2023
Coordinator: Ms Camilla Robson
Lecturers: Ms Camilla Robson, Dr Rhian Morgan.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.

  • 8 hours online Seminars
  • 12 hours specialised - Online content
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: Online - JCU
Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Study Period 19, External
Census Date 26-Jan-2023
Coord/Lect: Ms Camilla Robson.
Workload expectations:

The student workload for this 6 credit point subject is approximately 260 hours.

  • 8 hours online Seminars
  • 12 hours specialised - Online content
  • assessment and self-directed study
Method of Delivery: Online - JCU
Restrictions: An enrolment quota applies to this offering.

Note: Minor variations might occur due to the continuous Subject quality improvement process, and in case of minor variation(s) in assessment details, the Subject Outline represents the latest official information.