Academic English - Foundation Program (ENGL1500E)
Information valid for Trimester 1, 2023
Course level
UQ College
Faculty
School
UQ College
Units
3.2
Duration
Two Trimesters
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
7 Contact hours
Assessment methods
Diagnostic Speaking Task
Diagnostic Writing Task
Diagnostic Listening, Reading, Use of English and Writing tests
Speaking Test Practise
Group Oral Presentation (Draft)
Group Oral Presentation
Informative Essay - Outline
Informative Essay
English Language Proficiency Skills (ELP) - Round 1
Persuasive Oral Presentation Draft
Individual Persuasive Oral Presentation
Discursive Essay Outline
Discursive Essay
English Language Proficiency Skills (ELP) - Round 2
Course duration
This course runs over course, commencing in Trimester 1, 2023.
Course description
This course focuses on enabling students to develop the academic English skills required for studying in a tertiary environment. Learners engage in activities designed to develop core academic English skills relating to writing, reading, listening, and oral presentation. As well as developing essential academic literacy and proficiency skills, the course aims to foster students' independent learning, critical thinking, and effective study habits in preparation for undergraduate studies at UQ.
Archived offerings
| Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
| Trimester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 29/04/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
| Trimester 2, 2022 (16/05/2022 - 19/08/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
| Trimester 3, 2022 (05/09/2022 - 09/12/2022) | St Lucia | Internal | Course Profile |
