ENG 7057MELB - Communication & Critical Thinking
Melbourne Campus - Semester 2 - 2024
-
General Course Information
Course Details
Course Code ENG 7057MELB Course Communication & Critical Thinking Coordinating Unit Centre for STEM Education and Innovation Term Semester 2 Level Postgraduate Coursework Location/s Melbourne Campus Units 3 Available for Study Abroad and Exchange Y Restrictions Available only to 成人大片 College Melbourne Campus students Assessment Assignments, Online Quizzes and Tasks Course Staff
Course Coordinator: Ms Catherine Irving
Course Timetable
The full timetable of all activities for this course can be accessed from .
-
Learning Outcomes
Course Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this course students will be able to:
1. communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in English in multi-cultural professional and academic contexts
2. locate, analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information obtained from diverse sources
3. present a valid and sound argument in response to a brief
4. incorporate environmental, societal and ethical considerations into professional and academic tasks.
The above course learning outcomes are aligned with the Engineers Australia Entry to Practice Competency Standard for the Professional Engineer. The course develops the following EA Elements of Competency to levels of introductory (A), intermediate (B), advanced (C).
1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 - - A C B C A A A B B C B C B B University Graduate Attributes
This course will provide students with an opportunity to develop the Graduate Attribute(s) specified below:
University Graduate Attribute Course Learning Outcome(s) Attribute 1: Deep discipline knowledge and intellectual breadth
Graduates have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of their subject area, the ability to engage with different traditions of thought, and the ability to apply their knowledge in practice including in multi-disciplinary or multi-professional contexts.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 2: Creative and critical thinking, and problem solving
Graduates are effective problems-solvers, able to apply critical, creative and evidence-based thinking to conceive innovative responses to future challenges.
2,3,4 Attribute 3: Teamwork and communication skills
Graduates convey ideas and information effectively to a range of audiences for a variety of purposes and contribute in a positive and collaborative manner to achieving common goals.
1 Attribute 4: Professionalism and leadership readiness
Graduates engage in professional behaviour and have the potential to be entrepreneurial and take leadership roles in their chosen occupations or careers and communities.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 5: Intercultural and ethical competency
Graduates are responsible and effective global citizens whose personal values and practices are consistent with their roles as responsible members of society.
1,4 Attribute 6: Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultural competency
Graduates have an understanding of, and respect for, Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander values, culture and knowledge.
4 Attribute 7: Digital capabilities
Graduates are well prepared for living, learning and working in a digital society.
1,2,3,4 Attribute 8: Self-awareness and emotional intelligence
Graduates are self-aware and reflective; they are flexible and resilient and have the capacity to accept and give constructive feedback; they act with integrity and take responsibility for their actions.
1,2,3,4 -
Learning Resources
Required Resources
REFERENCE BOOKS
Students are expected to own and use a dictionary and a grammar book suitable for their level. If you do not already have these, some options follow. Check for more recent editions.
Dictionaries
Macquarie dictionary, 4th edn, 2005, Macquarie Library, North Ryde, NSW.
Oxford advanced learner’s dictionary, 7th edn, 2005, Oxford University Press, Oxford.
Grammar Books
Alexander, LG 1990, Longman English grammar practice, Longman, Harlow.
Hewings, M 2005, Advanced grammar in use, 2nd edn, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Murphy, R 2007, Essential grammar in use, 3rd edn, Cambridge University Press Melbourne.
Murphy, R 2004, English grammar in use, 3rd edn, Cambridge University Press, Sydney.
Peters, P 1995, The Cambridge Australian English style guide, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Raimes, A 1990, Grammar troublespots: an editing guide for students, 2nd edn, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Swan, M 2005, Practical English usage, 3rd edn, Oxford University Press, Oxford.Recommended Resources
Beer, D & McMurrey, D 2005, A guide to writing as an engineer, 2nd edn, John Wiley and Sons, Hoboken.
Cargill, M & O'Connor, P 2013, Writing scientific research articles: strategy and steps, 2nd edn, Wiley-Blackwell, Oxford, UK.
Copi, IM & Cohen, C 1998, Introduction to logic, 10th edn, Prentice-Hall International, London.
Eunson, B 2005 or 2006, Communicating in the 21st Century, John Wiley and Sons, Milton.
Girle, RA 2008, Introduction to logic, 2nd edn, Pearson Education, Rosedale.
Hart, H 2005, Introduction to engineering communication, Pearson Education, Inc. Upper Saddle River.
Huckin, T & Olsen, LA 1991, Technical writing and professional communication for nonnative speakers of English, 2nd edn, McGraw-Hill, Inc., New York.
Ingre, D 2008, Engineering communication: a practical guide to workplace communications for engineers, Thompson, Toronto.
Last, S (ed.) 2019, Technical writing essentials, University of Victoria, pp. 184-186, viewed 10 August 2021, <https://onlineacademiccommunity.uvic.ca/press/books/titles/technical-writing-essentials/>.
Mohan, T, McGregor, H, Saunders, S & Archee, R 2008, Communicating as professionals, Thomson, Southbank.
Munson, R and Black, A 2007, The elements of reasoning, 5th edn, Thomson, Belmont.
Penrose, AM & Katz, SB 2004, Writing in the sciences: exploring conventions of scientific discourse, 2nd edn, Pearson Education, New York.
Rudinow, J & Barry, VE 2007, Invitation to critical thinking, 6th edn, Thomson Wadsworth Publishing, Belmont, CA.
Swales, J & Feak, C 1994, Academic writing for graduate students: A course for nonnative speakers of English, University of Michigan Press, Ann Arbor.
Weissberg, R & Buker, S 1990, Writing up research, Prentice Hall, Englewood Cliffs.Online Learning
An extensive range of resources is available through our MyUni course. Students are expected to check their email and MyUni daily for information, announcements, resources and learning tasks. -
Learning & Teaching Activities
Learning & Teaching Modes
No information currently available.
Workload
No information currently available.
Learning Activities Summary
No information currently available.
-
Assessment
The University's policy on Assessment for Coursework Programs is based on the following four principles:
- Assessment must encourage and reinforce learning.
- Assessment must enable robust and fair judgements about student performance.
- Assessment practices must be fair and equitable to students and give them the opportunity to demonstrate what they have learned.
- Assessment must maintain academic standards.
Assessment Summary
No information currently available.
Assessment Detail
No information currently available.
Submission
No information currently available.
Course Grading
Grades for your performance in this course will be awarded in accordance with the following scheme:
M10 (Coursework Mark Scheme) Grade Mark Description FNS Fail No Submission F 1-49 Fail P 50-64 Pass C 65-74 Credit D 75-84 Distinction HD 85-100 High Distinction CN Continuing NFE No Formal Examination RP Result Pending Further details of the grades/results can be obtained from Examinations.
Grade Descriptors are available which provide a general guide to the standard of work that is expected at each grade level. More information at Assessment for Coursework Programs.
Final results for this course will be made available through .
-
Student Feedback
The University places a high priority on approaches to learning and teaching that enhance the student experience. Feedback is sought from students in a variety of ways including on-going engagement with staff, the use of online discussion boards and the use of Student Experience of Learning and Teaching (SELT) surveys as well as GOS surveys and Program reviews.
SELTs are an important source of information to inform individual teaching practice, decisions about teaching duties, and course and program curriculum design. They enable the University to assess how effectively its learning environments and teaching practices facilitate student engagement and learning outcomes. Under the current SELT Policy (http://www.adelaide.edu.au/policies/101/) course SELTs are mandated and must be conducted at the conclusion of each term/semester/trimester for every course offering. Feedback on issues raised through course SELT surveys is made available to enrolled students through various resources (e.g. MyUni). In addition aggregated course SELT data is available.
-
Student Support
- Academic Integrity for Students
- Academic Support with Maths
- Academic Support with writing and study skills
- Careers Services
- Library Services for Students
- LinkedIn Learning
- Student Life Counselling Support - Personal counselling for issues affecting study
- Students with a Disability - Alternative academic arrangements
-
Policies & Guidelines
This section contains links to relevant assessment-related policies and guidelines - all university policies.
- Academic Credit Arrangements Policy
- Academic Integrity Policy
- Academic Progress by Coursework Students Policy
- Assessment for Coursework Programs Policy
- Copyright Compliance Policy
- Coursework Academic Programs Policy
- Intellectual Property Policy
- IT Acceptable Use and Security Policy
- Modified Arrangements for Coursework Assessment Policy
- Reasonable Adjustments to Learning, Teaching & Assessment for Students with a Disability Policy
- Student Experience of Learning and Teaching Policy
- Student Grievance Resolution Process
-
Fraud Awareness
Students are reminded that in order to maintain the academic integrity of all programs and courses, the university has a zero-tolerance approach to students offering money or significant value goods or services to any staff member who is involved in their teaching or assessment. Students offering lecturers or tutors or professional staff anything more than a small token of appreciation is totally unacceptable, in any circumstances. Staff members are obliged to report all such incidents to their supervisor/manager, who will refer them for action under the university's student鈥檚 disciplinary procedures.
The 成人大片 is committed to regular reviews of the courses and programs it offers to students. The 成人大片 therefore reserves the right to discontinue or vary programs and courses without notice. Please read the important information contained in the disclaimer.
