COURSE OUTLINE G ELICOS General English. 1. Aims. 2. Course Outcomes. 3. Overview. 4. Duration

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1 089714G 1. Aims The course (CRICOS code G) is designed to provide skills and knowledge in use of the English language for general purposes. It includes academic purposes but is not limited to such purposes. The Intermediate, Upper Intermediate and Advanced modules provide students the opportunity to focus on particular areas of English relevant to the student s interest. 2. Course Outcomes The course provides students with the necessary English skills for the following purposes: To facilitate attainment of educational, vocational and social goals. To facilitate access to employment through language skill development. To enhance the learner s ability to function effectively in the n community. To meet English language requirements for cross cultural organisations. Preparation for undertaking other studies at Unity College. Preparation for studies at other educational institutions within. 3. Overview This ELICOS course is based on specific and relevant learning outcomes, and will provide a comprehensive range of English skills necessary to live and work in n society. This course will involve classroom-based delivery, but will utilise a wide range of teaching-learning methods, as language learning is best achieved through communicative activities. Students will be given suitable opportunities to interact with n society in a range of circumstances. This will be done at a level appropriate to the level of English being studied and under appropriate supervision. This course has been based around flexible entry and exit. Due to this, students may enter at the start of any module (subject to placement test), and exit at any point during the subsequent modules. This allows for more flexibility with visas and language needs. This course allows for those who are permanent residents, those on student visas, those on tourist visas and those on working holiday visas. 4. Duration is based on flexible entry and exit, therefore, the duration of the course may vary between students. Each module in this General English course is 10 weeks in duration, with the language needs of each student determining how long they will study for. This course consists of 5 modules, run over five 10 week terms. Student intake occurs at the beginning of each term/10 week module. 1/01/16 Unity College 2015RTO Provider Code 6330 CRICOS Code 02160A Page 1 of 9

2 5. Costs 2016 Application Fee For students wishing to undertake formal assessed study there is a one off nonrefundable enrolment application fee. Domestic students $100 International students $250 Academic Fees Module fees for full-time students of these courses are: Tuition for students not wanting to study on an International Student visa Any ONE Module $2,200 Any TWO Modules $4,000 Any THREE Module $6,000 Any FOUR Modules $8,000 Complete FIVE Modules $10,000 International students Any ONE Module $2,300 Any TWO Modules $4,200 Any THREE Module $6,300 Any FOUR Modules $8,300 Complete FIVE Module $10,400 Note: The College reserves the right to alter fees prior to the start of each academic year. Resource Fees In addition to the academic fees, the course has a resource fee per module, which is used to purchase the New English File Student Book (Oxford University Press), as well as other resources and equipment that will assist the language development of students. Resource fee per module: $100 Page 2 of 9

3 6. Entry Requirements All applicants are assessed for their initial level of English Language skills. This is done using an IELTS or TOEFL test or equivalent in order to indicate their English language level. However, all students will be assessed prior to commencement, in order to accurately place them in the level that suits their needs. As a guide, the following English scores will be required to enter each module: Module 1 (Elementary) Module 2 (Pre-Intermediate) Module 3 (Intermediate) Module 4 (Upper Intermediate) Module 5 (Advanced) International English Language Testing System (IELTS) less than 4.0; Common European Framework (CEF) A1; TOEFL ibt < 57 IELTS 4.0; CEF A2; TOEFL ibt 57; Completion Module 1 or equivalent IELTS 5.0; CEF B1; TOEFL ibt 87; Completion Module 2 or equivalent IELTS 6.5; CEF B2; TOEFL ibt 110; Completion Module 3 or equivalent IELTS 8.0; CEF C1; TOEFL ibt 120+;Completion Module 4 or equivalent General requirements for entry are: Completion of year 12 schooling or equivalent A completed student application form & payment of the application fee Minimum entry age is 18 years Students must subscribe to the standards of Unity College. This means that students will: respect college authority and other students respect college and student property comply with cultural and social standards including: o o o o modesty of dress honesty and integrity in dealing with others sensitivity to students from cultures different to one s own no consumption of alcohol or non-medicinal drugs, nor being under the influence of the same, while on campus. The college is a non-smoking environment. Page 3 of 9

4 7. Training Process Each module (Elementary Advanced) will be taught over a 10 week period, with students progressing from one module to the next based on successful completion of the lower level module. This course entails a minimum of 20 hours of face to face classroom tuition. In addition students will have a range of requirements for out of classroom study and activities. Unity College adopts adult-learning principles. Students in this program are therefore expected to take charge of their own learning process. It is expected that each student will be committed to meeting the requirements of the relevant course and will attend relevant classes and activities and complete all work required for assessment. 8. Course Structure : Module 1: Elementary Module 2: Pre-Intermediate Module 3: Intermediate Module 4: Upper Intermediate Module 5: Advanced This course has been based around flexible entry and exit. Due to this, students may enter at the start of any module (subject to placement test), and exit at any point during the subsequent modules. Page 4 of 9

5 Module 1: Elementary The Elementary Module contains the following topics/themes: Meeting People Date and Time Introductions Jobs Skills and Abilities Countries and Nationalities Family Shopping Personal Information Famous People and Places Love and Attraction The Classroom Daily Routines Music Britain A Healthy Life Famous People in History Travel Solving a Mystery A Haunted Hotel A Night Out Houses Neighbours Cities Water Predicting the Future Food Holidays Personalities Cities of the World Adventures Living in the City Feeling Jealous Books and Movies Reviews and Tests Page 5 of 9

6 Module 2: Pre-Intermediate The Pre-Intermediate Module contains the following topics/themes: Pop Music Living Faster Meeting People Re-Telling a Story Paragraph Writing Who Knows you Better? Travel Plans Describing Cities Describing Art Positive Thinking Asking for Directions The Devil s Dictionary Promises Parties At the Airport Understanding Dreams Things that Make you Feel Good Sentence Structure Descriptive Paragraphs Learning a Language Holidays Clothing Sport Famous Photographs Family Conflicts At a Department Store Murphy s Law Giving and Receiving Advice Biographies Animals Fears and Phobias Talking about your Past Making Decisions Time-Order in Writing Inventions The Weekend Mornings Strange True Stories A Healthy Lifestyle Similarities and Differences A Love Story Module 3: Intermediate The Intermediate Module contains the following topics/themes: Transport and Travel Friendship Food and Restaurants Mobile Phones and Manners Lifestyle Sports Describing People Men and Women Family and Personality Success and Failure Occupations Money Education Shopping Making Life Choices Houses The Cinema Heroes and Icons Solving Mysteries Essay Writing Superstition The Effects of Technology Reviews and Tests Page 6 of 9

7 Module 4: Upper Intermediate The Upper Intermediate Module contains the following topics/themes: Asking and Answering Questions Air Travel Short Stories Determining what to believe Crimes and Punishment Music First Aid Weather Sleep Habits and Behaviours Body Language The Future Risk Taking The Media National Stereotypes Survival Music Festivals Clothes and Fashion Feelings Public Speaking Towns and Cities Annoyance and Regret Business and Advertising Science Honesty English Words Module 5: Advanced The Advanced Module contains the following topics/themes: Love and Revenge Motivation Noise and Sounds Alternative and Mainstream Medicine Work Books Travel and Tourism Family Affluence and Wealth Pets Languages Historical Films Emigration Family Secrets Self-Help Cooking Childhood and Memories Addictions and Obsessions Exercise and Fitness Time and Technology Laws Humour Art Each topic develops the skills of reading, writing, speaking and listening. These topics and the teaching methods will help students to improve their grammar, pronunciation and vocabulary. Page 7 of 9

8 9. Assessment overview A wide range of assessment tools are used including: attendance and class participation meaningful real life activities in n society involving the student practical research and excursions computerised learning tools written assignments, exercises, presentations and/or tests journal/process diary completion written assignments, essays and quizzes Oral presentations and class discussions On completion of each module, the student will receive a Certificate of Achievement and an Academic Transcript (Statement of Results) listing learning outcomes achieved. Assessment criteria apply to grading. Final assessment for each unit of study will be graded, based on a student s level of achievement. Final Academic Transcripts will show results only for module outcomes assessed as satisfactorily achieving grades of A. B or C. Grading explanations are as follows: Explanation of Grades A B C The student has achieved results which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and use of English at an excellent level. The student has achieved results which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and use of English at a very good level. The student has achieved results which demonstrate knowledge, understanding and use of English at a satisfactory level. 80% or more 70% to 79% 60% to 69% In cases where students complete only part of a module they will be eligible to receive a Statement of Partial Completion, Students will be recommended for graduation once the following requirements are met: All academic requirements completed and assessed Payment of all outstanding fees owed to Unity College Return of any loaned college resources, e.g. library books Maintained a satisfactory level of conduct during the course and on campus Maintained a satisfactory level of attendance during the course Completion of any co-curricular requirements Page 8 of 9

9 10. Pathways Completion of course modules will prepare students for other tertiary studies requiring English language skills (certificate, diploma, degree) including all courses offered at Unity College. 11. Course Dates: These dates include Orientation 2016 Semester 1 Term 1 Term 2 Monday 1 February - Friday 8 April Tuesday 26 April - Friday 1 July 2016 Semester 2 Term 3 Term 4 Graduation Monday 18 July - Friday 23 September Monday 4 October Friday 9 December Wednesday 14 December 2017 Semester 1 Term 1 Term Semester 2 Term 3 Term 4 Graduation Monday 30 January - Friday 7 April Monday 24 April - Friday 30 June Monday 17 July - Friday 22 September Tuesday 3 October - Friday 8 December Wednesday 13 December Page 9 of 9