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There is a need for introductory studies to prepare students for the demands of both higher education and the professional workplace. Competent numeracy, literacy and e-literacy skills are all required, as is an ability to effectively manage the complex life/work balance. Consequently, during higher education studies and in professional workplaces there is a need for correct and precise English usage and comprehension. Loose use of grammar, structures and vocabulary can lead to misunderstanding, misinformation or even negative judgements/biases on the value of the content, ideas or research results. This need is equally relevant to native and non-native speakers of English.

This course will provide instruction on the standard of English demanded by faculties and professional organisations. It will aim to improve grammar, sentence structure, logical argument and the assertive presentation of ideas along with an enhanced ability to clearly understand written texts, whether they be academic or professional journals or texts specific to a discipline. Students will develop skills in detecting correct and incorrect usage and in clearly communicating their ideas in standard contemporary English. The course will identify a number of errors that occur frequently in written English and will aim to make the student aware of false logic and bias in printed materials. Embedded within the course content will be the theme of student self-regulation of studying and learning. This will incorporate ideas, concepts and theories including academic self-efficacy, reflective practice and resilience.

On successful completion of this course students should have:

1. demonstrated a capacity to observe, analyse and identify correct and incorrect structural patterns in written English;
2. critically analysed what are the important points in an article and what are supporting points;
3. identified the different types of words and phrases and used them accurately in writing;
4. evaluated the material in articles and books in terms of how credible the argument is, how well the points are supported and what biases are evident;
5. constructed clear and correct phrases, sentences and paragraphs that are punctuated accurately;
6. analysed assessment topics and respond with a focused, sustained, logical argument that will address the topic and prove the thesis or viewpoint of the essay.
7. met professional and academic requirements for good English communication with greater confidence.
8. demonstrated an understanding of the importance of the ideas of self-regulation, academic self-efficacy, reflective practice and resilience.