Course Duration:

36 hours

Credit Units:

1

Level:

A     

Medium Of Instruction:

English

Prerequisites:

NIL

Precursors:

NIL

Equivalent Courses:

EL0111, EL0111E, EL0211, EL0211E

Exclusive Courses:

NA

Coursework Assessment:

100%

Examination:

NA

CILO

1

use a range of strategies to improve listening

2

use prediction skills to aid listening comprehension

3

record information accurately and in an organized way in order to answer questions (note-taking)

4

give an oral presentation using data in an organized manner

5

participate in and manage a discussion/meeting in an organized and productive manner

6

use non verbal skills to assist in both discussion and presentation situations

CILO

In this course you will work individually, in pairs and in groups to:

1-3

watch lectures and practice note-taking

1-3

watch videos to practice prediction, answer comprehension questions and use notes to do this

3

create a list of useful symbols and abbreviations for note-taking

4, 6

evaluate bad and good presentations (in-house video)

1, 4

practice information extraction and organization of data

4, 6

organize a short presentation with clear signposting

5-6

role play a series of meetings to practice management and discussion skills

5-6

play communication games to practice use of discussion skills, signposting, body language and eye contact

i.

Assessment Task Description

You will:
-   watch/listen to a lecture/talk and take notes
-   answer MC comprehension questions

ii.

CILOs Assessed

This task assesses your ability to:
-   use a range of strategies to improve listening (CILO 1) including listening for gist, detail and main ideas
-   use prediction skills to aid listening comprehension (CILO 2)

iii.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be marked by the online platform system.

i.

Assessment Task Description

You will:
-   watch/listen to a lecture/talk and answer a variety of question types
-   answer MC comprehension questions and open-ended questions
-   complete flow chart in a mind map

ii.

CILOs Assessed

This task assesses your ability to:
-   use a range of strategies to improve listening (CILO 1) including separating main ideas from supporting details

iii.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment will be marked by the online platform system with the exception of the open-ended answers that will be marked by teachers.

i.

Assessment Task Description

You will:
-   take part in a Data Presentation Role Play
-   produce a video presentation based on information and statistics

ii.

CILOs Assessed

This task assesses your ability to:
-   give an oral presentation using data in an organized manner (CILO 4)
-   use non verbal skills to assist in both discussion and presentation situations (CILO 6)

iii.

Assessment Criteria

i.

Assessment Task Description

You will:
-   watch/listen to a short lecture/talk and take notes
-   use your notes to answer MC questions and complete a mind map

ii.

CILOs Assessed

This task assesses your ability to:
-   se a range of strategies to improve listening (CILO 1)
-   record information accurately and in an organized way in order to answer questions (note-taking) (CILO 3)

iii.

Assessment Criteria

i.

Assessment Task Description

You will:
-   take part in a Group Discussion Role Play
-   interact with prospective English speaking clients
-   create productive outcomes from a meeting

ii.

CILOs Assessed

This task assesses your ability to:
-   participate in and manage a discussion/meeting in an organized and productive manner (CILO 5)
-   use non verbal skills to assist in both discussion and presentation situations (CILO 6)

iii.

Assessment Criteria