We develop curricula and resources that reflect a command of the field

The overall objectives of UNIPREP are to ensure students demonstrate:

• an adjustment to, and an understanding of, the academic cultural context of the Australian university

• a capacity to take control of their own learning by using appropriate learning strategies

• confidence and ability to think critically and to analyse an argument

• competence in accessing and communicating concepts and ideas in spoken and written form as appropriate to the higher education context

• a capacity to establish working relationships with their lecturers and other students.

Some features of the courses in the UNIPREP program are highlighted below and an explanation of how this program uses an integrated approach to curricula is outlined in table 1 (from Galligan, 2004)

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 Studying at University (SAU)

Some of the components of the course have been described by ex-UNIPREP students:

•  motivation (from CAP)

•  time management (from CAP)

•  exam preparation (from CAP)

 Mathematics Communication (MC)/ Applied Communication (AC)

•  problem solving session  (staff development video)

•  student oral presentation (staff development video)

•  group work skills (staff development video)

 Communication Processes (CP)

•  a logical approach to their written communication (from CP pdf)

•  strategic writing practices in essays and reports (from CP pdf)

 English for Academic Purposes (EAP)

•  clear objectives for each module of learning,  (from EAP pdf)

•  regular practice activities  (from EAP pdf)

Communication for Academic Purposes (CAP)

In 2001, we released an on-line 50 hour version of UNIPREP for all international students and for students to revisit post UNIPREP. This program is used widely by students and many have indicated they value this type of learning experience.