HENAE2003 Advanced Understanding of Western Academic Culture

The purpose of this course is to assist students to understand the linguistic and academic conventions needed to produce academic work relevant to Australian higher education courses at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. It does this by extending students¿ understanding of the linguistic and cultural factors that underlie academic English discourse, specifically through an examination of a range of academic discourses in a variety of academic disciplines. This course provides extended practice in the application of knowledge and skills using authentic higher education texts. The focus of this course is on analysis and production of academic texts, argument evaluation, independent research, and experience in lecture and tutorial environments.

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Credit points

EFTSL

0.125

Field of Education

English Language (091501)

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. Find our more about domestic tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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. Find out more about international tuition fees and view the relevant fee schedule.

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