English for Academic Purposes - 10 weeks

This course will qualify you qualify you for university studies by improving your academic English. It aims to develop the advanced reading, writing, listening, speaking, grammar, computer and study skills required for further study at ACU, for Diplomas, Undergraduate Degrees and Postgraduate Programs. It will prepare you for the language, academic and cultural demands of studying at ACU. Students in English for Academic Purposes will develop:Comprehension, critical thinking, notetaking skills and vocabularyAcademic speaking and writing skillsFurther knowledge of English grammarThe ability to communicate on issues relating to their field of interestEnglish for Academic Purposes focuses on developing the English language proficiency and approach to academic study that you will need to successfully complete university level courses. At the same time, our courses transition you into university study, enabling you to become familiar with the campus and resources and services available to ensure success.The assessment tasks are similar to those that you will undertake in university courses at ACU and require you to use campus library resources, including subject-specific databases. You will have the opportunity to focus on their own area of interest, such as teaching or business. Overall IELTS score is 0.5 below the minimum requirement for a chosen major course.