General English
Information valid for students commencing in 2017.
General English
Course code | 115150 |
Professional accreditation status | The English Language Preparatory Program on which the course is based is quality assured by NEAS (National ELT Accreditation Scheme) for delivery in Singapore. Quality assurance will likewise be sought for General English once the full course is approved and delivery commences. |
Course type | PCW – Pathway Course |
Division | Owned by Division of Global Strategy and Engagement (DGSE) Academically administered by Division of Tropical Environments and Societies (DTES) |
Award Requirements
Admission Requirements
Course pre-requisites | The course can be undertaken at three levels:
Level of entry is determined by the minimum English language proficiency requirements outlined below. |
Minimum English language proficiency requirements | Students of non-English speaking backgrounds must have an adequate English language capacity assessed as outlined below. Admission to this course at GE Introductory requires:
Admission to this course at GE Level 1 requires:
Admission to this course at GE Level 2/EAP Level 1 requires:
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Academic Requirements for Course Completion
Credit points | 12 – 36 credit points (Requirements vary according to students’ English proficiency at entry.) |
Course learning outcomes | On successful completion of General English, graduates will be able to: - Speak logically and clearly on a variety of topics in an organised and confident manner - Summarise and paraphrase texts using complex and compound sentences - Understand and synthesise spoken and written input - Produce cohesive written work on relevant topics using appropriate academic vocabulary - Read extensively and critically on general and academic topics |
Course completion requirements | Completion of GE Introductory: Exit score of 60% fulfils the language entry requirement for GE Level 1/Level 1 for Foundation. Completion of GE Level 1: Exit score of 60% fulfils the language entry requirement for GE Level 2/Level 2 for Foundation. Completion of GE Level 2: Exit score of 60% fulfils the language entry requirement to the EAP Level 2; and an exit score of 75% equates to an IELTS 5.5 and fulfils the language entry requirement to the Diploma of Higher Education. |
Course Structure
Course Structure – GE Introductory
CORE SUBJECTS
LS0051:12 General English Introductory Level
LS0101:12 General English Level 1
LS0201:12 General English Level 2 / EAP Level 1
Course Structure – GE Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
LS0101:12 General English Level 1
LS0201:12 General English Level 2 / EAP Level 1
Course Structure – GE Level 2 / EAP Level 1
CORE SUBJECTS
LS0201:12 General English Level 2 / EAP Level 1
Campus
COURSE AVAILABLE AT | NOTES |
Cairns | |
Townsville |
Candidature
Expected time to complete | 4 – 12 months |
Maximum time to complete | 24 months |
Maximum leave of absence | 1 year |
Progression
Course progression | Nil |
Course includes mandatory professional placement(s) | No |
Special assessment | Nil |
Professional accreditation | Nil |
Maximum allowed Pass | Nil |
Supplementary exam for | Not applicable |
Award Details
Award title | Not applicable – this is a Non Award course |
Approved abbreviation | Not applicable |
Inclusion of majors on testamur | Not applicable |
Exit with lesser award | Not applicable |
Course articulation | Not applicable |