Undergraduate CUR-APC100-2023

Academic and Professional Communications

Immerse yourself in the world of academic reflection and discussion. Explore how to effectively wield language in professional arenas. Master academic referencing and research methods. Write essays and deliver oral presentations using clear language.

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Duration

13 weeks

Study method

100% Online

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Assessments

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Prior study

Not required

Start dates

29 May 2023
28 Aug 2023
27 Nov 2023

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Subject details

What you'll learn

At the completion of this subject students will be able to:

find, evaluate and synthesise information in specific contexts for scholarly and research purposes
demonstrate critical, logical and reflective thinking skills appropriate to university study, including Indigenous perspectives
complete a piece of academic writing that demonstrates an understanding of academic integrity in integrating print and/or visual texts
articulate understandings of the language, concepts and practices of the learning context, and of themselves as students
write and speak in clear, correct language appropriate to the discipline

Topics covered

- Academic research
- Academic referencing
- Language for audience and purpose
- Essay writing
- The drafting process
- Reflective and critical thinking
- Verbal and non-verbal communication
- Clear, concise language use
- Language for professional contexts
- Intercultural communications
- Cultural contexts
- Teamwork

Entry requirements

Equivalent subjects

You should not enrol in this subject if you have successfully completed any of the following subject(s) because they are considered academically equivalent:

CUR-BAS100 (Not currently available)
CUR-HUM100 (Not currently available)
CUR-CME102 (Not currently available)
CUR-CME130 (Not currently available)

Additional requirements

No additional requirements

Description

This subject was previously known as HUM100 Engaging in the Humanities.

Research, written communication and oral presentation in academic and professional contexts. Develop reflective, critical and evaluative thinking and teamwork skills, and the ability to articulate the practices that lead to successful learning.

Please Note: If it’s your first time studying a Curtin University subject you’ll need to complete their compulsory ‘Academic Integrity Program’. It only takes two hours to complete online, and provides you with vital information about studying with Curtin University. The Academic Integrity Program is compulsory, so if it’s not completed your subject grades will be withheld.

Find out more about the Academic Integrity module.

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