Introductory Academic Program
The Introductory Academic Program (IAP) is a 72 hour program designed for international students who are under the AusAID program and will be undertaking on-campus undergraduate or postgraduate studies at USQ.
Its overall aim is to facilitate transition for students from a variety of educational and cultural backgrounds into the university culture. There are no credit points awarded for this program.
The program begins three weeks prior to the start of semester and is followed by the International Students' Orientation Program at USQ.
Entry requirements
Access to this program is limited to AusAID scholarship recipients.
Program objectives
The program aims to encourage students
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to develop their thinking processes
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to understand academic staff expectations and gain practice in academic reading and writing, and speaking in tutorials
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to begin accessing the academic, technological and support services provided by USQ
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to examine issues involved in studying in Australia
Program structure
The program consists of four core courses of study and two supplementary courses. All courses are compulsory.
| Core courses Studying in Australia
Academic Communication 1
Academic Communication 2
Communicating Mathematically |
Supplementary courses Computers as a Resource
Library as a Resource |
Course content
Studying in Australia
This course addresses academic and cultural expectations at an Australian University, and student independence in the management of study.
Academic Communication 1
This course outlines approaches in accessing and researching academic texts, provides practice in using these skills with selected texts from a variety of course disciplines and looks at how to acknowledge research sources. Academic essay writing is also covered.
Academic Communication 2
This course outlines expectations of academic staff at university in writing reports and in delivering oral tutorial presentations, and provides practice in these skills.
Communicating Mathematically
This course provides mathematics skills practice in the context of student's proposed undergraduate or postgraduate courses, opportunities to solve mathematical problems through group discussion, and practice in the use of computer software.
Computers as a Resource
This course outlines the usefulness of the technology available on campus, and provides learning and practice in word processing skills.
Library as a Resource
This course shows students how to access Library services and the electronic information system at USQ in order to gain independence in researching for study needs.
Contact
Further information on the AusAID program at USQ is available. For enrolment information please contact the AusAID Student Support Officer.
Coordinator - Jessamyn Clarke