Courses and Classes for Students
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The unit runs a range of courses during semester that will assist you with your study in the faculty, with assessment, as well as help you to improve your Academic English communication. There is no charge for courses.
Click on your Campus for a semester workshop timetable:
The following courses are conducted at different times of the year. Attendance at Arts Academic Language and Learning Unit courses is voluntary. There is no formal assessment and there is no charge. Students can attend classes at either Clayton, Caulfield, or Berwick.
Arts Academic Language and Learning Unit Short Courses Clayton
All courses are FREE. All Clayton Classes are held in Building 11 (Menzies bldg)
Semester 2 - 2008 Clayton Campus
| Week 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Monday 21/07 | 4:00-5:00 | Grammar for English native speakers – parts of speech | E 365 |
| Wednesday 23/07 | 3:00-4:00 | Critical reviews and critical essays | E 475 |
| Thursday 24/07 | 3:00-4:00 | Pronunciation | H 1 |
| 4:00-5:00 | Citation and referencing | H 1 | |
| Week 3 | |||
| Monday 28/07 | 4:00-5:00 | Grammar for English native speakers – sentences | E 365 |
| Wednesday 30/07 | 3:00-4:00 | Study and writing for Arts students | E 457 |
| Thursday 31/07 | 3:00-4:00 | Participating and presenting in tutorials | H 1 |
| 4:00-5:00 | Citation and referencing | H 1 | |
| Week 4 | |||
| Monday 4/08 | 4:00-5:00 | Grammar for English native speakers – verbs | E 365 |
| Thursday 7/08 | 3:00-4:00 | Grammar for non-native speakers – verbs | H 1 |
| 4:00-5:00 | Oral presentations | H 1 | |
| Week 5 | |||
| Monday 11/08 | 4:00-5:00 | Paraphrasing & avoiding plagiarism | E 365 |
| Wednesday 13/08 | 3:00-4:00 | Oral presentations | E 457 |
| Week 6 | |||
| Monday 18/08 | 4:00-5:00 | Grammar for non-native speakers - Articles | E 365 |
| Wednesday 20/08 | 3:00-4:00 | Oral presentations | E 457 |
| Thursday 21/08 | 3:00-4:00 | Grammar for non-native speakers – clauses & phrases | H 1 |
| 4:00-5:00 | Study and writing for Arts students | H 1 | |
| Week 8 | |||
| Monday 25/08 | 4:00-5:00 | Participating and presenting in tutorials | E 365 |
| Thursday 28/08 | 4:00-5:00 | Participating and presenting in tutorials | E 365 |
| Weeks 8-10 | |||
| Mondays 1/08, 8/08, 15/09 | 4:00-5:00 | Paraphrasing & avoiding plagiarism | E 365 |
| Wednesdays 3/09, 10/09, 17/09 | 3:00-4:00 | Advanced writing for Arts students | E 457 |
For further information, please email: jim.hlavac@arts.monash.edu.au
Arts Academic Language and Learning Unit Short Courses Caulfield
Caulfield Class Timetable, Semester Two, 2008
For further details about Caulfield classes please contact Andrew Johnson, room B4.26.
Phone: 9903 1196 Email: Andrew.Johnson@arts.monash.edu.au
Please Note: Room numbers may change, so check for updates before attending the class
| Week 2 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Wednesday 23/07 | 1-2pm | Essay Writing – Getting Started | B4.53 |
| Thursday 24/07 | 4-5pm | Critical Reading and Research | B4.26 |
| Friday 25/07 | 12–1pm | Paraphrasing, and avoiding Plagiarism | B4.53 |
| Week 3 | |||
| Monday 28/07 | 12-1pm | Essay Writing – Getting Started | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 30/07 | 1- 2pm | Critical Reading and Research | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 30/07 | 3-4pm | Paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism | B4.53 |
| Thurs 31/07 | 4-5pm | Essay Writing – Getting started | B4.26 |
| Week 4 | |||
| Monday 4/08 | 12-1pm | Critical reading and research skills | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 6/08 | 1-2pm | Paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 6/08 | 3- 4pm | Essay Writing – Getting Started | B4.53 |
| Thursday 07/08 | 4-5pm | Paraphrasing and avoiding plagiarism | B4.26 |
| Week 5 | |||
| Monday 11/08 | 12-1pm | Paraphrasing, and avoiding plagiarism | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 13/08 | 1-2pm | Editing and grammar for essays | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 13/08 | 3-4pm | Critical Reading and research | B4.53 |
| Friday 15/08 | 12-1pm | Essay writing - Getting started | B4.53 |
| Week 6 | |||
| Monday 18/08 | 12-1pm | Editing and Grammar for Essays | B4.53 |
| Wednesday 20/08 | 1-2pm | Editing and grammar for Essays | B4.53 |
| Thursday 21/08 | 4-5pm | Editing and Grammar for Essays | B4.26 |
Berwick Arts Semester 2, 2008 Learning Support Programme
Consultations:
- Tuesdays Only
- 10-11 am & 1-2 pm in 901_168C ex 47426
- Matthew.Piscioneri@arts.monash.edu.au
- Consultations are for 20 minutes
- Bookings are not required
- Students are seen in order of arrival
| 11-12 pm in BE_903/1141 | 2-3 pm in BE_901/133 | |
|---|---|---|
| 5/8/08 | Critical Review writing | Literature Reviews + Annotated Bibliographies |
| 12/8/08 | Study Skills for Arts subjects (1) | Critical Essay writing |
| 19/8/08 | Study Skills for Arts subjects (2) | Critical Reading Skills |
| 26/8/08 | Citation and Referencing (1) | Oral Presentations (1) |
| 2/9/08 | Citation and Referencing (2) | Oral Presentations (2) |
| 9/9/08 | Topic Analysis | Style in Academic Writing |
| 16/9/08 | Advanced Writing (1) | Advanced Writing (1) repeat |
| 23/9/08 | Advanced Writing (2) | Advanced Writing (2) repeat |
| 7/10/08 | Advanced Writing (3) | Advanced Writing (3) repeat |
| 14/10/08 | Exam preparation techniques | Exam preparation techniques |