FOUND021-22A (NET)

English for Foundation Studies 1

15 Points

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Convenor(s)

Dwayne Hansen

Dwayne Hansen
4175
EAS.G.13
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dwayne.hansen@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Administrator(s)

: judith.bogle@waikato.ac.nz

Placement/WIL Coordinator(s)

Tutor(s)

Student Representative(s)

Lab Technician(s)

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You can contact staff by:

  • Calling +64 7 838 4466 select option 1, then enter the extension.
  • Extensions starting with 4, 5, 9 or 3 can also be direct dialled:
    • For extensions starting with 4: dial +64 7 838 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 5: dial +64 7 858 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 9: dial +64 7 837 extension.
    • For extensions starting with 3: dial +64 7 2620 + the last 3 digits of the extension e.g. 3123 = +64 7 262 0123.
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Paper Description

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This paper is an EAP course designed to develop academic reading, writing and oral communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. The course focuses on developing strategic reading skills, building on academic vocabulary and improving and practising written and oral communication skills.

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Paper Structure

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Students are required to attend all classes. During class, students will work through activities in pairs and in groups. Students are also expected to complete a number of reading and writing tasks outside classroom hours.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Students who successfully complete the course should be able to:
    • employ strategies and skills to help them understand academic texts
    • employ skills to help them find the meaning of unfamiliar words in different contexts and build up their academic vocabulary
    • find specific information in texts and paraphrase that information in written and spoken forms
    • respond to fellow students’ writing in the form of online discussion
    • plan and write up a short academic essay
    • plan and deliver effective oral presentations
    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Assessments will include two reading tests, two contributions to online discussions, one group presentation, one pair presentation and one essay.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Online discussion 1
25 Mar 2022
No set time
10
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
2. Reading Test 1
1 Apr 2022
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
3. Group Presentation
11 Apr 2022
No set time
15
  • Presentation: In Class
4. Online discussion 2
9 May 2022
No set time
10
  • Online: Moodle Forum Discussion
5. Reading Test 2
16 May 2022
No set time
10
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
6. Pair Presentation
30 May 2022
No set time
20
  • Presentation: In Class
7. Essay
8 Jun 2022
No set time
20
  • Online: Submit through Moodle
8. Participation
5
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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NO REQUIRED TEXTBOOK FOR THIS COURSE

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Other Resources

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All material is on Moodle - students need to use full versions of PowerPoint, Microsoft word, Adobe PDFs. There is no requirement to print any material, therefore organizing downloaded material into folders, or some kind of system on their computers/devices is important. Strongly recommended that material is backed up and saved regularly
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Online Support

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Moodle:

Moodle is the online space for students to connect with each other as well as with teaching staff outside of the face-to-face classes. Students will use the site to ask teachers questions, participate in online discussions, and complete selected learning activities. You can also find assessment instructions, submit your completed assessments, access feedback, and keep track of your grades there.

To access Moodle, sign into your university login and click on the “Moodle” link. Moodle will be your main source of information for the course.

Zoom:
Relevant live sessions and certain office hours will be hosted on Zoom. A link to Zoom will be accessible through Moodle.
Studiosity:

Studiosity is an online tutoring service for students at the University of Waikato. It’s accessible via Moodle and offers personalised, live, online help from trained experts in two ways:

  • Writing Feedback: upload your work to get help with academic writing and literacy (such as structure, grammar and referencing). Available 24/7, you will receive your feedback in less than 24 hours.

Connect Live: chat with a subject specialist to get help with academic writing and literacy, study skills, maths, economics, accounting or statistics.
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Workload

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Workload
Students will attend four hours of classes per week. Attendance is compulsory at all classes and participation during class contributes 5% to students’ final grade. Students should spend another nine to 10 hours per week on any homework tasks, assignments and assessed tasks, such as seminar presentations. See table below.

Contact HoursSelf-directed HoursTotal Hours

48

102

150

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Linkages to Other Papers

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This paper provides the foundation for English 2 (FOUND022) which students study in the next semester. A B grade achieved in FOUND022 is considered to be the equivalent of IELTS 6 and so achieving good grades in all the English papers is essential for admission to degree studies at this and other New Zealand universities.

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Prerequisite(s)

Corequisite(s)

Equivalent(s)

Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CAFS001

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