Academic Communications 1041 Learning Outcomes

1.1
Research relevant information about work-related topics.
1.2
Evaluate critically and respond appropriately to a range of complex workplace oriented
questions and directions.
1.3
Produce a variety of work-related writing and other forms of representation characterized by
increasing complexity of thought, structure and conventions.
2.1
Use a variety of problem-solving strategies to construct meanings in literary texts.
2.2
Read and experience a variety of genres and forms of literary texts.
2.3
Interpret and analyze literary texts and text elements.
2.4
Produce writing and other forms of representation (e.g. photographs, diagrams, storyboards) to
demonstrate insights into literary texts and issues.
2.5
Respond personally and critically to a range of literature applying understanding of language,
form, and genres.
2.6
Evaluate the language, ideas, and other significant characteristics of a variety of texts and
genres.
2.7
Adapt form, style, and content to address different purposes and audiences.
2.8
Demonstrate critical thinking by identifying and analyzing thematic connections among literary
texts.

3.1
Explore how texts, including media, reveal and construct notions of roles, behaviour and
culture.
3.2
Demonstrate how both verbal language and non-verbal language reflect ideas, values and
attitudes.
3.3
Produce writing and other forms of representation to compare how texts express cultural roles
and identities.
3.4
Examine identity, diversity, and voice as portrayed in literature, media and personal writing.
3.5
Produce formal writing and other forms of representation to demonstrate insights into literary
texts and issues.
4.1
Critically evaluate information and stories accessed through media.
4.2
Interact in both leadership and support roles to plan and produce media.
4.3
Produce media characterized by complexity of thought and structure.

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How are these learning outcomes demonstrated through the coursework? See the chart below!
Literature
LOs
Novel Study
Biography Study
Making Comparisons
Students Choice Topic:
Media Studies

2.1 2.8,
3.1 3.5
2.1 2.8,
3.1 3.5
2.1 2.8,
4.2
2.1 2.8,

LOs
2.8, 3.4, 3.5,
4.1 4.3
2.8, 3.4,
3.5,4.1 4.3
3.4, 3.5, 4.1
4.3

Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Job Ready!

LOs
1.1 1.3,
2.7
1.1 1.3 ,
2.7
1.1 1.3,
2.7

Topic 1
Topic 2
Topic 3
Micro-Courses

LOs
2.4, 3.1
3.5, 4.2, 4.3

Portfolio

LOs
3.1 3.5,
2.5, 2.7, 2.8

Mechanics

LOs
1.3, 2.1, 2.4,
3.21.2, 1.3,
2.4, 2.7, 3.5,
4.2, 4.3