*The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (see
Withdrawal dates explained for more information).
Thinking and Writing at University will develop and assess those thinking and literacy skills essential to study at a university level. There will be particular focus on both basic and tertiary literacy, critical analysis, and information literacy (where appropriate). This unit will act as a core foundation of the Associate Degree in Arts and will be available as an elective unit in other degree programs.
Introductory Literacy
The grammar and punctuation of sentences are inextricably linked in written language. The grammar of English determines the way we put words together to create meaningful sentences. Punctuation conveys grammatical structure and meaning in written language. This module covers the common grammatical errors that occur when writing sentences; the common errors that occur when punctuating sentences; and suggestions on choosing more sophisticated punctuation to facilitate the development of an appropriately academic style in your writing.
Tertiary Literacy
Tertiary literacy is the level of literacy required to operate effectively at a tertiary/university level. Literacy is the ability to read and use written information and to write appropriately in a range of contexts. It is used to develop knowledge and understanding, and involves the integration of speaking, listening and critical thinking with reading and writing.
Critical Analysis
Critical analysis includes such 'higher-order' thinking tasks as reasoning, problem-solving, synthesis, and evaluation. The skills or tasks involved in critical analysis will vary, but may include: developing a logical argument; identifying the flaws or weaknesses in an argument; making relevant connections or links across disciplines, or from theory to practice; evaluating and analysing the material in a range of sources and synthesising it; and, applying theory to particular cases.
WEIGHT:
12.5%
ASSESSMENT: Competency-based written assignments, and a critical essay. Successful completion will result in an ungraded pass.
TEACHING PATTERN: A variety of teaching modes and flexible delivery options are offered including face-to-face classes (including lectures and tutorials), video conferenced tutorials and consultations, and self paced online modules.
FLEXIBLE & ONLINE STUDY OPTIONS Note: Class attendance may still be required
Units are offered in attending mode unless otherwise indicated (that is attendance is required at the campus identified). A unit identified as offered by distance, that is there is no requirement for attendance, is identified with a nominal enrolment campus. A unit offered to both attending students and by distance from the same campus is identified as having both modes of study.
Campus - H Hobart, L Launceston, W Burnie. Study Centre - V Sydney, R Rozelle. Distance units may also have a campus identifier of I Isolated, N Interstate, O Overseas. Units delivered in Transnational Education (TNE) Programs have a campus identifier of A Hangzhou, F Fuzhou, G Shanghai, J Indonesia, K KDU Malaysia, Q Kuwait or Z New Zealand.
Special approval is required for enrolment into TNE Program units - campuses A, F, G, J, K, Q and Z click here for more information.
Fully online -
H,I,L,N,O,W
