This course is part of the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

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Academic Skills for University Success SpecializationThe University of Sydney

About this Course

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This Specialization is aimed at preparing students for undergraduate study in an English-speaking university. The course equips you for full participation and engagement with your studies by building awareness and understanding of the core values and expectations of academic culture, and providing you with practical strategies to apply to your studies. In this course, you will learn how to develop your Communication Skills to help you achieve success in your university studies. After completing this course, you will be able to:
Recognise the importance of communication in communities of practice at university
Understand contexts of communication at university and associated expectations
Communicate clearly across a variety of different contexts and to a wide range of audiences by adapting communicative styles appropriately
Demonstrate, negotiate, and further understanding through spoken, written, visual, and conversational modes
Effectively formulate arguments and communicate research findings through the process of researching, composing, and editing
Confidently engage in constructive and critical dialogue with respect and professionalism

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Beginner Level

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Course 4 of 5 in the

Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Beginner Level

Approx. 26 hours to complete

English

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Instructors

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Katherine Olston

Deputy Director (Digital Learning)

University of Sydney Centre for English Teaching

117,786 Learners

9 Courses

Lydia Dutcher

Education Manager, Graduate Programs

Centre for English Teaching

76,661 Learners

5 Courses

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The University of Sydney

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Syllabus - What you will learn from this course

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Week1

Week 1

5 hours to complete

Introduction to Communication in Academic Culture

5 hours to complete

7 videos (Total 58 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes

7 videos

Welcome to the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization!1m1.1a Introduction to the Course4m1.2a Introduction to Academic Culture10m1.2b Introduction to Communication14m1.3a Survival Skills for University8m1.3b Resilience & Motivation for University8m1.4a Academic Integrity10m

7 readings

Communication Weekly Topics & Learning Outcomes10mCommunication Assessment Overview10mSummative Peer Assessment10mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2m

6 practice exercises

1.1 Practice Quiz30m1.2 Practice Quiz30m1.3 Practice Quiz30m1.4 Practice Quiz30mSummative Quiz - Module 130mDiscussion Board Self Assessment - Module 130m

Week2

Week 2

5 hours to complete

Participating in University Discussion Contexts

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 75 min), 4 readings, 6 quizzes

8 videos

2.1a Introduction to rhetorical situations8m2.1b Rhetorical situations at university12m2.1c University course outlines & contexts of communication6m2.2a Making the Most of Participation in University Contexts6m2.2b Participation & Communication at University12m2.3a Participating in Lectures & Tutorials10m2.3b Participating in Online Forums7m2.4a Participating in Group Work9m

4 readings

Learning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2m

6 practice exercises

2.1 Practice Quiz30m2.2 Practice Quiz30m2.3 Practice Quiz30m2.4 Practice Quiz30mSummative Quiz - Module 220mDiscussion Board Self Assessment - Module 230m

Week3

Week 3

5 hours to complete

Interpreting, Researching & Planning Written Assignments

5 hours to complete

8 videos (Total 75 min), 7 readings, 6 quizzes

8 videos

3.1a Introduction to Understanding, Researching, and Planning Written Assignments13m3.2a Part 1: Understanding Essay Assignments9m3.2a Part 2: Interpreting Essay Questions10m3.2b Understanding and Interpreting Reports & Proposals10m3.3a Conducting Research for Essays7m3.3b Conducting Research for Reports & Proposals4m3.4a Planning Essays9m3.4b Planning Reports & Proposals9m

7 readings

Learning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2m3.2c Understanding the question10mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2m3.4c Basic Essay Structures10m3.4d Professional Report Structures10m

6 practice exercises

3.1 Practice Quiz30m3.2 Practice Quiz30m3.3 Practice Quiz30m3.4 Practice Quiz30mSummative Quiz - Module 320mDiscussion Board Self Assessment - Module 330m

Week4

Week 4

5 hours to complete

Writing Effective & Concise Written Assignments

5 hours to complete

9 videos (Total 82 min), 8 readings, 6 quizzes

9 videos

4.1a Introduction to Drafting, Refining, and Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments6m4.2a Drafting Essays10m4.2b Drafting Reports & Proposals7m4.2c Coherence & Cohesion for Essays & Reports11m4.3a Polishing & Refining Essays14m4.3b Polishing & Refining Reports & Proposals8m4.3c Incorporating Visual Aids in Written Assignments7m4.3d Editing for Language11m4.4a Formatting and Proofreading Written Assignments for Submission5m

8 readings

Learning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2m4.2d Paragraph structure10m4.2e Reporting Verbs10m4.2f Overcoming Writer's Block10mLearning Outcomes2mLearning Outcomes2m4.4b Written Assignment Checklist10m

6 practice exercises

4.1 Practice Quiz30m4.2 Practice Quiz30m4.3 Practice Quiz30m4.4 Practice Quiz30mSummative Quiz - Module 420mDiscussion Board Self Assessment - Module 430m

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TOP REVIEWS FROM COMMUNICATION SKILLS FOR UNIVERSITY SUCCESS

by ACNov 15, 2020

Best course for gaining more knowledge and skills about communication.

by ARSep 9, 2020

good and interesting lectures, with detailed and simple explanation

by JAJan 15, 2021

well, the course is amazing, the instructors are very clear on what is expected on the dos and don't in regards to communication skills.

by SJApr 9, 2021

I really loved this course it was amazing it taught so much things I didn't know it was really helpful

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About the Academic Skills for University Success Specialization

Develop skills in information & digital literacy, problem-solving, critical thinking and communication.

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