EAC : St Lucia campus
About the course
English for Academic Communication courses are held each semester for UQ students from a non-English speaking background. Courses are free and designed to fit around your UQ study.
You can choose to register for EAC once, or for as many semesters as you like, while you are enrolled at UQ.
Semester 1, 2019
Choose up to 3 of the 8 modules offered and one day of the week when each module is offered.
Each module involves 2 hours of classes on the same day each week, from week 4 to week 7 of the semester.
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Language modules |
Grammar refresher for academic writing |
On this course you will revise grammar to help you write clearly and effectively for university. |
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Vocabulary building for university |
On this course, you will learn techniques to help you learn the vocabulary of your discipline and strategies to help you cope with unknown words in reading texts. |
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Writing modules |
Introduction to effective essay writing |
On this course, you will analyse essay questions, revise essay structure, and practise paraphrasing and synthesising sources into your essays. |
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Literature reviews, critical reviews, and annotated bibliographies |
On this course you will learn how to write effective literature reviews, critical reviews and annotated bibliographies for your assessment tasks. |
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Writing high quality reports |
On this course you will analyse and practise the structure and language to produce accurate and clear reports. |
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Reading modules |
Effective reading skills for university |
On this course you will develop strategies to manage your reading load and read effectively for different purposes. |
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Listening module |
Listening at the Australian university |
This course has two elements. You will learn to better understand Australian English and you will learn strategies to help you follow academic lectures. |
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Speaking modules |
Active discussion Skills |
On this course, you will practise skills to help you participate actively in group discussions in your classes. |
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Successful presentation skills |
On this course, you will learn strategies to fluently deliver strong and effective oral presentations. |
Timetable
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Monday |
Tuesday |
Wednesday |
Thursday |
Friday |
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Grammar refresher for academic writing |
13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Vocabulary building for university |
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Introduction to effective essay writing |
13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Literature reviews, critical reviews, and annotated bibliographies |
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Writing high-quality reports |
13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Effective reading skills for university |
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Listening at an Australian university |
13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Active discussion skills |
13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Successful presentation skills |
13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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13:00 – 15:00
15:30 – 17:30
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Please note:
- Teachers will not be able to edit or provide individual feedback on your university assignments.
- Modules will run subject to sufficient enrolments. Should your preferred module not run, you may be asked to make an alternative selection.
Registration
Registration for EAC at the St Lucia campus (week four of semester one) opens 8 March.
Contact
Please email ICTE Admissions if you have any queries.