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English Language Policy
	
	
	
Abstract

This policy sets out UTS’s requirements for, and expectations of, UTS
students’ English language proficiency at admission and during their
courses of study.

The English Language Policy is available as a PDF document (102kb).
Dates 	Policy or amendment approved 03/11/2010
Policy or amendment takes effect 22/11/2010
Policy is due for review (up to 5 years) 11/2015
Approved by 	Academic Board
Resolution AB 10/61
Implementation Officer 	Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity)
Relevant to 	All staff and all students (UTS website)
Related documents 	Admissions Policy
Legislation 	UTS Rule 5.9 Language requirements for admission

UTS Rule 8.2 Learning and assessment arrangements
File number 	UR10/960
Superseded documents 	
Review notes 	
Contents

    * Purpose
    * Scope
    * Definitions
    * Policy principles
    * Policy statements
          o English language entry standards
          o Development of students’ English language proficiency
          o Information for students on the development of their
English language proficiency
    * Roles and responsibilities
    * Acknowledgements
    * Version control and change history

1. Purpose

This policy sets out UTS’s requirements for, and expectations of, UTS
students’ English language proficiency at admission and during their
courses of study.
2. Scope

The policy applies to UTS students undertaking courses in which
English is the language of instruction and assessment, and to UTS
staff responsible for those courses.
3. Definitions

English language proficiency
    means the ability of students to use the English language to make
and communicate meaning appropriately in spoken and written forms in
the context of their university studies.

4. Policy principles

UTS students should have the necessary knowledge and skills to
successfully engage with their studies and, as graduates, successfully
participate in their professional work environments.

UTS recognises that the development of English language proficiency is
integral to the development of discipline-based knowledge and that
language use varies according to context, audience and purpose.

At UTS, each course has a course-specific graduate profile which
reflects the mission of the university and the related professions and
disciplines. In order to meet the requirements of the graduate profile
all students need to acquire specific academic language skills during
their studies and the acquisition of these skills is part of improving
English language proficiency.
5. Policy statements
5.1 English language entry standards

UTS’s English language entry standards for undergraduate and graduate
courses, as prescribed by the Admissions Policy, must be set at a
level that allows commencing students to participate effectively with
their UTS studies.
5.2 Development of students’ English language proficiency

UTS provides support for the development of students’ English language
proficiency throughout the course of study, applying course-integrated
and non-integrated strategies designed for the particular requirements
of disciplines and student cohorts from time to time.

It is the responsibility of the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching,
Learning and Equity), in combination with individual Faculties, to
assess the evidence of students’ English language proficiency, and
determine specific combinations of strategies that respond to the
broad needs of student cohorts, and operate effectively within the
context of the course and program structures of the Faculties.

Faculties may be exempted by the Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching,
Learning and Equity) from applying course-integrated strategies for
the development of students’ English language proficiency if there is
clear evidence that such strategies will not be of benefit to
particular student cohorts.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity) will report
to Academic Board at regular intervals on the English language
development strategies being used by each Faculty.
5.3 Information for students on the development of their English
language proficiency

Prospective and current UTS students are to be informed that they are
responsible for taking action to continue to develop their English
language proficiency during their university studies and be encouraged
to take advantage of the support provided by UTS.

Where relevant, students and prospective students must be made aware
that English language development strategies are integrated with
coursework and that they will be assessed on their English language
proficiency as an integral part of their course.
6. Roles and responsibilities

Accountable Officer: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity)

Implementation Officer: Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and
Equity) and Associate Deans (Teaching and Learning)

Academic Board is responsible for the English Language Policy and will
assess its effectiveness in accordance with its duties and powers.

The Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Teaching, Learning and Equity) is
responsible for the implementation of this policy, including providing
education to the University community about its operation, and
reporting to Academic Board at least annually on the effectiveness of
the policy and its implementation. The Deputy Vice-Chancellor
(Teaching, Learning and Equity) may issue relevant guidelines and/or
procedures at his or her discretion.
7. Acknowledgements

DEEWR Good practice principles for English language proficiency for
international students in Australian universities.
8. Version control and change history
Date 	Version 	Approved by & resolution no. 	Amendment
03/11/10 	1 	Academic Board, AB10/61 	Original version
	
		


http://www.gsu.uts.edu.au/policies/english-language.html


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