EAC Discipline Specific

EAC Applied Linguistics

EAC Applied Linguistics is for students who have English as an additional language undertaking SLAT7706 as part of a postgraduate Applied Linguistics course.

EAC will help students achieve success in their studies with a focus on:

• critical reviews
• reflective writing
• paraphrasing, summarising, and synthesising for essays
• oral presentation skills.

EAC Business (MGTS7608)

EAC Business is for students enrolled in MGTS7608 Business and Society.

The course provides an opportunity for students enrolled in MGTS7698 to practice reading, oral communication, and critical thinking skills, and to participate actively in tutorials.

Students will hone their ability to deliver oral presentations and write clear summaries. It is an opportunity for students to maximise their success in their studies at UQ and beyond.

EAC Engineering UG (ENGG1100)

EAC Engineering UG is for students enrolled in ENGG1100. This course is an opportunity for students to hone the academic language and communication skills they need to maximise their success as young Engineers. The program may include:

• making accurate and clear language choices in texts
• report writing skills
• giving peer feedback
• public speaking
• reflective writing in portfolios.

EAC Engineering PG (ENGG7902)

EAC Engineering PG is for students studying postgraduate Engineering and enrolled in ENGG7902. This course is an opportunity for students to hone the communication skills needed for success as leaders in Engineering. Sample workshops include: 

• writing corporate charters 
• delivering effective pitches 
• succinct language for Canvas 
• writing essays and business plans.

EAC Masters of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice

EAC Masters of Pharmaceutical Industry Practice (MPIP) is for students enrolled in PHIP7121 and PHIP7122.

The course develops students’ ability to deliver persuasive business presentations and write clear and coherent reports for the Pharmaceutical Industry.  Workshops may focus on the structure of the text and strong language choices for clarity and impact.

EAC Postgraduate Law

EAC Postgraduate Law aims to enhance the academic communication skills of students who have English as an additional language.

This course is for postgraduate Law students and focuses on improving academic communication skills. Sample workshop topics include:

• research proposals and essay writing
• sentence and paragraph structure
• paraphrasing and summarising
• avoiding plagiarism
• analysis of past assignments.

EAC HDR: STEM & HASS

EAC Higher Degrees Research: STEM & HASS aim to develop the students’ ability to write accurately, concisely, and clearly with a focus on theses and research papers.

Students meet weekly in multi-disciplinary groups. The program uses collaborative genre analysis and peer review activities to deepen student’s knowledge of the discourse practices of their disciplinary communities.  On the program, students will:

• analyse the prose and schematic structure of research papers
• study grammar to improve accuracy, brevity, clarity, and style
• hone editing and proofreading skills through collaborative tasks and peer review.

EAC SCRIPT (Pharmacy)

EAC SCRIPT (Pharmacy) is for students enrolled in a Bachelor of Pharmacy.

The course develops EAL students’ oral communication skills. Through role-play, students develop their ability to communicate effectively and fluently with patients in a Pharmacy setting. It is also an opportunity for students to reflect on their practice and receive formative feedback to hone their skills. 

EAC Translation and Interpreting

EAC Translation and Interpreting is for students who have English as an additional language undertaking UQ MACTI or MAJIT studies.  

The course will help students achieve success in their studies through an integrated skills approach to developing students’ knowledge of Australian culture and idiomatic expressions. Class activities enhance fluency and provide an opportunity for students to receive formative feedback.

EAC Architecture UG

EAC Architecture UG is for students enrolled in the Bachelor of Architectural Design. This course is an opportunity for students to hone the academic language skills they need for achieving success through their studies. The program supports students in ARCH1140 and ARCH1100 and may include:

• vocabulary building for Architecture
• paraphrasing, summarising, and synthesising research into essays
• public speaking and poster presentations
• editing, proofreading, and peer review

EAC Architecture PG is for students enrolled in the Masters of Architecture course. This course is an opportunity for students to hone the academic language skills they need for achieving success through their studies. The program focuses on ARCH7014 and may include:

• vocabulary building for Architecture
• paraphrasing and summarising
• synthesising research into essays
• avoiding plagiarism
• editing, proofreading, and peer review

EAC Dentistry

EAC Dentistry is a speaking and writing course for all students enrolled in DENT1050.

The course focuses on the specific listening and speaking skills required for effective dentist-patient communication. It is an opportunity for students to analyse the language and communication strategies of experienced dentists, reflect on their own practice and receive feedback to hone their skills. Reflective writing sessions will develop students’ ability to articulate their learning.