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Introductory Academic Program For Australia Awards Sponsored Students 19 January – 13 February 2015 Australia Awards Scholarships CRICOS Provider No. 00121B
Introductory
Academic Program For Australia Awards Sponsored Students
19 January – 13 February 2015
Australia Awards Scholarships
CRICOS Provider No. 00121B
UniSA acknowledges that we respect the Kaurna, Barngarla and
Boandik peoples spiritual relationship with their country. We
recognise and respect their cultural heritage, beliefs and rela-
tionship with the land. We acknowledge that they are of contin-
VC David Lloyd with his smoking ceremony gift of a
message stick and coolamon at the March 2013 Grad-
Indigenous performance before the ceremony at the 2013 March Graduation.
Contents:
Welcome: Deputy Vice Chancellor and Vice President: International and Advancement
Message from the IAP Co-ordinator
Introductory Academic Program :
Preparation Week: Accommodation Workshops
Week One: 19th—23rd January
Week Two: 26th—30th January
Week Three: 2nd—6th February
Week Four: 9th—13th February
Week Five: 16th—20th February
Introductory Academic Program Online Resources
L3 Language, Literacies and Learning: Online Resources
Student Services:
Learning and Teaching Unit
Campus Central
Library
Security
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Dear Scholar
It gives me great pleasure to welcome you to the University of South Australia. I am delighted
that you have chosen to study with us and am sure you will find University of South Australia an
exciting and stimulating place, both academically and socially.
Each new group of Australia Awards students adds something special to our campus life and we
look forward to their arrival each year. The Australia Awards scheme brings together people
from a variety of backgrounds and, in so doing, reveal the close ties that exist between Australia
and its neighbours.
Building capabilities in areas such as education, public sector and economic governance is one
aim of the Australia Awards scholarship schemes, and at University of South Australia we are
committed to providing you with the skills and professional knowledge you need to make a last-
ing contribution to your country when you return.
Most vital to the future of our region is the continued building of relationships based on trust,
understanding and mutual respect. Relationships like these are built by individuals, one at a time,
through shared experience and cooperation. Your willingness to spend the next period of your
life living and studying in Adelaide is perhaps the most fundamental contribution that can be
made to deepening the ties between our nations.
University of South Australia is a large, vibrant university with a diverse student population. You
will meet other students with a range of backgrounds and ages – from young Australians who
have just finished school, to those studying part-time to balance their life as a student with work
or parenting. I am sure you will form friendships with students, teachers and supervisors that will
last the rest of your life.
Once again, welcome to Adelaide and University of South Australia. I trust your time with us will
be both enjoyable and beneficial.
Nigel Relph
Deputy Vice Chancellor & Vice President: International & Advancement
Council Services and Chancellery
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Welcome
Message from the IAP Coordinator
We are delighted to welcome you to Australia. We look forward to spending five weeks with you in this Introductory Academic Program (IAP) as you prepare for studying in Australia. The IAP aims to enable you to adjust to living in Adelaide and studying at University of South Aus-tralia. The program includes a focus on skills development related to your specific requirements and those of your programs. In general this will cover:
dealing with administrative matters (such as visa regulations and finding accommodation)
practicing academic writing and presenting seminars
developing research skills (such as finding, using and analysing information); using the universi-ty’s computer environment
developing mathematics skills
communicating effectively with staff and students and making necessary cultural adjustments. This booklet provides a detailed daily program of the IAP sessions. The program shows the loca-tion, time and contents of each session. This program may be subject to change and has some degree of flexibility depending on your rec-ommendations and specific needs. Where possible this program also includes opportunities to meet local students and staff members and to find out more about Adelaide. Throughout the program we will incorporate regular opportunities for reflective and critical thinking and times to meet socially over a meal. We anticipate that over the next few weeks we will get to know one another well. There will be some hard work but also the chance to have fun. We plan to keep in regular contact with you once you begin your studies, just to make sure everything is OK. We wish you an exciting and rewarding start to living and studying in Australia. Regards, IAP Coordinator Jane Kehrwald [email protected]
Glenelg Beach 2012
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This Introductory Academic Program has been prepared with the
assistance and suggestions from various University of South Australia
staff members and past IAP students.
Coordinator of the IAP
Jane Kehrwald
Coordinator of the Austalia Awards at UniSA International
Juan Ospina Sarmiento Learning & Teaching Unit Teaching staff Language and Learning Jane Kehrwald Zorka Simic Keith Smith Research Education Monica Behrend International Student Officers Louise Evershed Anne Mahlo Ljubomir (Medo) Radenovic Sonia Watts Damien Wright Campus Support Officer Narelle Walker Administrative Support: Ange McClelland Counsellors Angela Ryan Eliza Schmerlaib
Consultant: International Mary Ann Seow U-Buddies : Current University of South Australia Students
Overseas Student Health Cover Jennifer Gillespie Mathematics and Statistics staff Indu Wadhawan Accommodation Services Coordinator Pat Petronio Library staff Celine Grinham Jackie Bowler Kasthuri Anandasivam
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City East Campus
Corner of North Terrace and Frome Road,
Adelaide
City West Campus
North Terrace,
Adelaide
Magill Campus
Lorne Avenue,
Magill
Mawson Lakes Campus
Mawson Lakes Boulevard,
Mawson Lakes
Introductory Academic Program Preparation Week
https://webapplications.unisa.edu.au/public/rental/accommodation/
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Introductory Academic Program Week One
Monday 19th January: City West Campus
9:30 –11:00 Welcome
Opening Welcome by Dr Laura Anne Bull,
Pro Vice Chancellor, Student Engagement and Equity
Chancellery and Council Services.
Administration
Information on:
Australia Awards administration
Overseas Student Health Cover (OSHC)
University of South Australia services
Room H5-26
Location: Council Room
Hawke Building,
Level 5,
50 North Terrace
(Cnr Fenn Place & North
Terrace)
11:00—11:30 Morning Tea H5-26
11:30—12:30 Welcome by current Australia Awards students
H5-26
12:30 –2:00 Welcome Lunch
Halal food provided
H5-26
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9:30—2.00pm Meet with the International Student Officer (ISO) at your ‘home’ campus Learning and Teaching Unit
In this session you will:
Meet Learning & Teaching Unit staff
Postgraduate Course work students—meet your Program
Director or delegate
Enrol, obtain ID Cards and Logon details
Take a campus tour
City West Campus: Level 2 Jeffery Smart Building City East Campus: Room P2-40, Playford Building Mawson Lakes Campus: Level 1, “C” Building Magill Campus: “Q” Building
Wednesday 21st January : City West Campus
Tuesday 20th January : Home Campus
9:30—11:00 Writing activity: Introductions and expectations JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00—11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 –1:00 Studying at University of South Australia
This session aims to develop your understanding of:
UniSA structure, systems and resources, including online resources
The Learning and Teaching Unit and the services it can offer you
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00-2:00 Lunch Break
2:00-3:30 Needs analysis and assessment: Introduction to assignments
Specific expectations of the IAP will be established by:
Doing a needs analysis
Outlining assessment requirements
Planning course activities
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
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Thursday 22nd January : City West Campus
9:30—11:00
Online@UniSA -
This hands-on computer session familiarises you with:
University of South Australia computing environment, intranet and
e-learning tools used in courses, e.g. online forums
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00 -11:30 Morning Tea
Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 -1:00
Use the Library to get a head start
The session introduces University of South Australia library facilities,
including:
The range of library services and resources available
The catalogue
JS6-17
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 6
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch Break
2:00 -3:30 Adjusting to Adelaide
Understanding some of the cultural expectations important in
Australia
Maintaining your cultural and social values throughout your stay
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
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9:30 - 11:00
Searching beyond Google
This session familiarises you with University of South Australia library
facilities, including the range of databases, services & resources available
Task: Find an article for oral presentation
JS6-17
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 6
11:00 –11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 - 1:00
Individual Study JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00– 2:00 Lunch break
2:00– 3:30 Free Afternoon
Friday 23rd January : City West Campus
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Monday 26th January : City West Campus
Tuesday 27th January : City West Campus
Introductory Academic Program Week Two
9:30 - 11:00 Staying ahead at university
This session looks at strategies to manage your time and workload at
university. It will also look at strategies to overcome
challenges.
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00—11:30 Morning Tea
Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 –1:00 Finding more articles for your presentation
In this session you will obtain more assistance in finding an article to use in
your presentation
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00 –2:00 Lunch break
2:00 –3:00 Individual Study
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
3:00 Afternoon Tea at UniSA International 101 Currie Street
Adelaide
Australia Day Holiday
There will be no classes held on this day
A FREE excursion has been arranged to Victor Harbour
http://www.tourismvictorharbor.com.au/
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Wednesday 28th January : City West Campus
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9:30 - 11:00 Reading 1
In this session you will:
Develop intensive reading strategies with a focus on critically analysing
the content of readings in relation to a set essay question
Develop note-taking skills
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00—11:30 Morning Tea
Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 –1:00 Writing 1 - Analysing tasks/introducing genres
In this session you will:
Identify different academic genres
Analyse and interpret task questions
Evaluate readings for relevance to a set essay question
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00 –2:00 Lunch break
2:00 –3:30 Understanding complex language in academic texts
In this session you will:
Learn skills for ‘unpacking’ the grammar of long dense sentences in your
course reading and research articles
Understand how you can use complex language to write more
authoritatively
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
Wednesday 28th January : City West Campus
Friday 30th January : City West Campus
9:30 –11:00
Maths 1
This session will help you to solve and analyse real life problems
mathematically with the help of a powerful statistical package Excel
Familiarising you with the main features of Excel
Room GK3-19
Level 3
Sir George Kingston
Building
11:00 –11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
11:30 –1:00
Prepare for seminar on Monday
In this session you will prepare for the Reading Seminar Session on Monday
Library
Jeffery Smart Building
1:00 –2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Free Afternoon
9:30 -11:00 Presentation Skills 1
You will begin to prepare for your presentation
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00-11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30-1:00 Reading 2
In this session you will:
Further develop intensive reading strategies with a focus on critically analys-
ing the content of readings in relation to a set essay question
Further develop note-taking skills
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00 -2:00 Lunch
2:00 -3:30 Research and Post Graduate Study
This session considers what is meant by doing research and its place in your aca-
demic study and work. The session discusses a range of attitudes and skills to
develop as a researcher, explores the nature of research and provides some strat-
egies for research.
JS3-13B
Thursday 29th January : City West Campus
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Monday 2nd February : City West Campus
9:30 - 11:00 Week 3 Course evaluation & Reading seminar session
In this session you will:
Do a short evaluation of your program so far
Run a seminar
Complete Task 1
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00 –11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 –1:00 Writing 2: Referencing and academic integrity
This session will:
Review concepts of academic integrity and plagiarism within an
Australian academic culture
Review referencing conventions (in-text references for paraphrases and
quotations, and reference lists)
Cover expectations about assessment
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Individual Study Library
Jeffery Smart Building
City West Campus
Tuesday 3rd February : City West Campus
9:30 - 11:00 Writing 3: Paragraph Writing
In this session you will:
Be introduced to structuring paragraphs
Draft two paragraphs in response to a set essay question
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00—11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 –1:00 Presentations 2
Practice skills for oral presentations
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
1:00 - 2:00 Lunch
2:00 - 3:30 Writing 4: Cohesion
In this session you will:
Practise using cohesive devices to improve your writing
Peer review your drafted paragraphs for effective structure and cohesion
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
Introductory Academic Program Week Three
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Wednesday 4th February : City West Campus
9:30 –11:00 Writing 5: Voice in academic writing
In this session you will:
Develop your understanding of the concept of voice in academic writing
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00 –11:30 Morning Tea Student Kitchen
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:30 - 1:00 Maths 2
This session looks at solving problems using Excel
Room GK3-19
Level 3
Sir George Kingston
Building
1:00 –2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Editing Paragraphs
Edit and rewrite your paragraphs based on peer feedback
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
Thursday 5th February : City West Campus
9:30 - 11:00 Presentations 3
Final opportunity to practice skills for oral presentations
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
11:00– 12:00 ‘Touch Base’ Morning Tea with invited guests The Forum
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
12:00-1:00 Panel with current Australia Awards students
Some current Australia Awards students will speak about their experiences
of studying at University of South Australia. You will have the opportunity to
ask them questions about any aspect of living in Adelaide and studying at
this university.
The Forum
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
1:00-2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Response to week 3 course evaluation
This session will provide you with feedback on the evaluation you completed
on Monday
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
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9:30 –11:00 Getting stronger through transition
This session will address:
Strategies to enhance your ability to achieve your study goals
Understanding the expectations of a self-directed learning environment
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
11:00 –11:30 Morning Break
11:30 –1:00 Final edits for writing task JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
1:00 –2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Individual Study Library
Jeffery Smart Building
City West Campus
Friday 6th February : City West Campus
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Monday 9th February : City West Campus
9:30– 11:00 Lectures & Note taking
In this session you will:
Prepare for listening
Listen to a lecture and make notes
Consider strategies to maximise the effectiveness of attending lectures
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
11:00– 11:30 Morning Break
11:30– 3:30 Tutorial Participation
In this session we address
Strategies for contributing to conversations
Ways of participating responsibly in tutorials
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
1:00 –2:00 Lunch
2.00-3.30 Individual Study Library
Jeffery Smart Building
City West Campus
Tuesday 10th February : City West Campus
9:30 - 3.30 Excursion
You will take part in a FREE excursion. Planning for this activity will
take place in week 1.
Haigh’s Chocolate Factory Tour
Adelaide Central Markets
Introductory Academic Program Week Four
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9:30 - 11:00 Presentations
Final oral presentations
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
11:00 - 11:30 Morning Break
11:30 –1:00 Presentations
Final oral presentations
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
1:00 –2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Motivation to study
This session will address:
What is happening if you are having difficulties studying
Strategies to overcome procrastination so that you can study successfully
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
9:30 –11:00 Focus Group
Join in a discussion reflecting on your experience of studying in
the IAP and have a chance to offer feedback.
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
11:00 –11:30 Morning Break
11:30 –1:00 Collective Feedback on written tasks. Where to from here?
This session gives you feedback on the paragraph writing task and asks you to
consider how you will put to use the experience of studying in IAP
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
1:00 –2:00 Lunch
2:00 –3:30 Australia Awards Compliance session
Scholarship requirements and Australia Awards compliance
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
Thursday 12th February : City West Campus
Wednesday 11th February : City West Campus
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Friday 13th February : City West Campus
9:30—11:00 Graduation
A short ceremony to mark the completion of the academic part of the IAP
program, followed by a morning tea
The Forum
Level 1
Jeffery Smart Building
11:00 –12:00 Individual feedback on written tasks—Optional
In this session you can book an individual consultation about the assignment
tasks.
JS3-13B
Jeffery Smart Building
Level 3
City West Campus
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Introductory Academic Program Week Five
International Student Welcome Week: 16th—20th February
University staff members and student volunteers will be available to assist you with your
enrolment, finding long term accommodation and settling into Adelaide and the University of
South Australia.
All students new to Adelaide are invited to a Welcome Party on Wednesday 18 February
2015.
For more details, check out: http://www.unisa.edu.au/study-at-unisa/new-students/
international-students/
Online Resources
Learning and Teaching Unit
L3 Language Literacies and Learning
UniSA’s Language and Learning Services exist to help all students develop better Language,
academic Literacy and Learning skills while at university.
Our online materials are designed to provide you with the support you need to meet the
language and learning requirements of your degree program and produce better coursework
We have resources providing explanations, models and practice tasks to develop you
university skills
L3 Online Resources can be found at www.unisa.edu.au/L3
Materials and handouts from the IAP sessions can be found at https://lo.unisa.edu.au/enrol/
index.php?id=3734
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Student Services
Learning and
Teaching Unit
The LTU collaboratively provides services and resources to enhance the university experience
of all students through learning advice, counselling services, careers and employment advice.
The LTU also offers specialised services for students with disabilities or medical conditions,
international students and higher degree research students.
City East: Room P2-40, Level 2, Playford Building, telephone 8302 2330
City West: Jeffrey Smart Building, Level 2, telephone 8302 0022
Magill Campus: Building Q, telephone 8302 4423
Mawson Lakes: Ground Floor, ‘C’ Building, telephone 8302 5006
Campus Central
Campus Central is the public face of Student and Academic Services, the University's central
unit responsible for the management and coordination of a wide range of student and
academic administrative functions.
Campus Central, are the experts in student administration - so you don't have to be. They
have an extensive knowledge of campus life and a commitment to making your life easier.
Campus Central office hours are 8.30am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Call 1300 301 703 (cost of a local call) or 8302 0150.
City East: Playford Building, Level 3
City West: Jeffrey Smart Building, Level 2,
Magill: Level 1, ‘B’block
Mawson Lakes: Ground Floor ‘C’ Building
Library
The Library plays a significant role in supporting the University’s teaching, learning, and
research mission through the provision of relevant information resources and associated
services. This includes
The Research collection
UniSA Research Archive
Academic Library Services
Copyright
Telephone: 1300 137 659 City East: Level 3, Brookman Building City West: Jeffrey Smart Building, Level 2, Magill: Level 2, ‘B’ Building Mawson Lakes: ‘C’ Building
Security
Your safety is paramount to us here at University of South Australia, so security plays a very important role. University of South Australia’s campus security provides a safe work environ-ment for staff, students and visitors. Our security officers patrol the campuses by day and offer even stronger protection at night. Our security officers undergo a strict selection process. They each hold current security licences and fire safety officer certificates. They also hold senior first aid certificates and are the first point of contact for first aid assistance. Con-tact them or visit them on your campus for first aid or help in an emergency. Telephone: 1800 500 911
City East: Centenary Building, Level 3, Room C3-48 Telephone: 8302 2222 City West: City West: Jeffrey Smart Building, Level 1, Magill: Block 1 (B1), Level 1, Room B1-37 Telephone: 8302 4444 Mawson Lakes: Administration Building A, Level 1, Room A1-15 Telephone: 8302 3333
Online Publishing
The Digital Resource Service
The Off Campus Library Service
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This booklet has been produced by the Learning and Teaching Unit,
University of South Australia, 2014 Every effort has been made to ensure the details and information in this booklet is accurate at the time of
printing (June 2014)
University of South Australia
Learning & Teaching Unit
City East/City West/Magill/Mawson Lakes
Campuses
GPO Box 2471
Adelaide
South Australia, 5001
Australia
Phone: +61-8-8302 2230
Fax: +61-8-8302 2363
E-mail: [email protected]
CRICOS: Provider Number 00121B
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