Introduction to University Learning

http://www.open.edu.au/public/courses/arts/murdoch-university-introduction-to-universitylearning--ssk12-2012

Level of study: EFTSL:

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Undergraduate Level 1
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Delivery Method:
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Prerequisites: Availability:
2012: SP1 SP2 SP3 SP4

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Duration:
13 weeks FEE-HELP

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Domestic student fee:

$795.00 (AUD) $706.00 (AUD)

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$1,020.00 (AUD)

Description
Strengthen your university learning experience by combining practical skills with the study of concepts from various disciplines. This unit aims to inform your understanding of yourself as a university learner generally as well as within your chosen field of study. The unit uses the central concepts of 'self' and 'culture' to examine the relationship between the learner and the university's requirements and expectations of students. The unit focuses on developing your literacy (writing essays, effective reading and note making), critical thinking and study skills to help you become a more independent, reflective and critical university learner. The unit is suitable for students from a wide range of disciplines.

Learning Outcomes
The unit has the following broad aims: 1. to develop your skills as a university learner by integrating your practice of generic skills with a study of concepts that are relevant to several disciplines 2. to inform your understanding of yourself as a learner within your university studies generally, as well as within your chosen discipline. At the completion of this unit students will be able to: 1. apply their skills as an independent, reflective and critical learner to their university studies 2. demonstrate that they have developed tertiary level communication skills (reading, writing, speaking and listening), critical thinking and study skills 3. recognise and articulate their needs and strengths as a learner at university 4. relate to and collaborate effectively with other members of the group on learning activities in online discussions 5. demonstrate the ability to cite references correctly and articulate the rationale for correct referencing in academic work 6. compare and contrast different concepts of the self 7. recognise and assess the impact of world views on learning and communicating at university 8. apply the concept of culture to the university setting 9. demonstrate understanding of the nature of concepts through your study of the concepts of self and culture 10. recognise that different disciplines have different modes of enquiry and approaches to learning.

Assessment
Essay 1 (15%) Essay 2 (25%) Exercises (5%) Invigilated Exam (30%) Portfolio 1 (10%) Portfolio 2 (10%) Quiz (5%) For more information on invigilated exams see Exams and results

Textbooks
Textbooks are subject to change within the academic year. Students are advised to purchase their books no earlier than one to two months before the start of a unit. Click on the titles of the listed books below to find out more:

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Supplier FormatBook Type Unibooks *Print Required

*PACK* Learning Companion/Guide To Learning Independently Ed. 4

*Unibooks is the preferred textbook supplier for OUA.