An introduction to the use of oral English as an essential skill in studying theology, with special emphasis on critical listening and use of verbal and non-verbal skills in oral presentations.
Unit code: AL1004W
Unit status: Archived (New unit)
Points: 18.0
Unit level: Undergraduate Level 1
Unit discipline: Languages
Delivery Mode: Face to Face
Proposing College: Whitley College
Show when this unit is running1. | Understand, pronounce and use the specialised terminology of biblical and theological study |
2. | Listen critically to lecture and narrative material and engage in critical discussions; |
3. | Recognise and name the different oral genres used in lectures, seminars, case-studies, preaching, worship and liturgy |
4. | Engage in group and one-to-one discussions |
5. | Prepare and read a tutorial paper |
6. | Make oral presentations in appropriate language and style |
Non-English Speaking Background students who have not undertaken tertiary studies in English. A written and oral test will be given in the first week of class to assess the student’s capabilities in English.
Discussion, listening exercises, writing exercises, glossary development
Type | Description | Word count | Weight (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Oral Examination | Two aural comprehension tests |
0 | 20.0 |
Tutorial Paper/Seminar Paper | One 800 word tutorial paper |
0 | 30.0 |
Oral Presentation | One 15 minute oral presentation |
0 | 30.0 |
Oral Presentation | Two prepared speaking tasks (800 words) |
0 | 20.0 |
Unit approved for the University of Divinity by John Capper on 1 Nov, 2017
Unit record last updated: 2022-11-01 09:45:57 +1100