Verbal communication for unive | Federation University

FASTL1007 Verbal communication for unive

In this unit, students will be equipped with the academic listening and speaking skills to effectively participate in the FAST course. The unit develops students¿ abilities to comprehend and engage with academic discourse through exposure to a variety of learning contexts, spoken academic genres across disciplines, and digital academic tasks. Emphasis is placed on understanding the linguistic features of spoken academic English, participating in formal discussions, and presenting ideas clearly and persuasively, with an academic tone. Students will gain experience in analysing spoken texts, synthesising information from oral sources, and contributing to academic conversations, thereby strengthening their readiness for undergraduate study. The unit scaffolds skills for enabling units and subsequent undergraduate studies through content, skill and knowledge integration.

Commonwealth supported place (CSP)

A CSP is subsidised by the Australian Government and students pay a contribution amount. Each unit is classified into a band, depending on the study area of the unit (this discipline may be different from the study area of your course).

2026 contribution amount* $592
2026 grandfathered contribution amount^ $592

^ If you are a continuing student who commenced your course before 1 January 2021, you will continue paying the same amount as you would have, had legislative reforms not been implemented, for any units that would otherwise have an increased student contribution amount.

* For Psychology and Social Work bands the unit fee amount is determined by accredited courses. Students in Postgraduate Clinical Psychology, Professional Pathway Psychology or Professional Pathway Social Work accredited courses should refer to the information below.

Domestic full fee–paying places

A domestic full fee–paying place is one that isn’t subsidised by the Australian Government. These places are offered to postgraduate students or those who are ineligible for a CSP. Domestic postgraduate tuition fees are course-based annual fees, which means individual unit fees vary according to the degree. To find out more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

International full fee–paying places

International tuition fees are course-based annual fees and the unit fee you pay will vary according to the degree you are studying. To find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule visit our fees website.

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