Description
Academic English (Level 3)
| Module title | Academic English (Level 3) |
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| Module code | INT0412 |
| Academic year | 2018/9 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Rebecca Michel (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 11 |
Description - summary of the module content
Module description
The module will provide you with essential skills for undertaking academic study through the medium of English. You will cover the key areas of Academic English: Listening, Writing, Reading and Speaking. This is a standalone module that may lead to your progression to higher level Academic English studies. It also forms part 1 of the Extended Foundation, the 2-term SAWE programme and may be taken by students studying the Pre-sessional English for Graduate Diploma programme. After having completed this module, you should have increased your ability in spoken and written language sufficiently to enable progression to the relevant next stage of your studies.
Module aims - intentions of the module
· To improve the language level of students to the equivalent of CEFR Band B1
· To enable students to progress on to their favoured progression programme.
· To build skills in using on-line technology for independent learning
. To build confidence in the use of English language in both an academic and social environment.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Show comprehension of spoken texts up to B1 (intermediate) level.
- 2. Identify the main points and some detail of spoken English, which includes a focus on academic content, if it is delivered in clear standard pronunciation.
- 3. Interact and communicate at B1 (intermediate) level
- 4. Exchange, check and confirm meaning with reasonable fluency and appropriate detail in an extended conversation, which includes vocabulary from academic corpora.
- 5. Show comprehension of written texts up to B1 (intermediate) level.
- 6. Read graded, semi-authentic texts and some on general, simple academic and subject related topics extensively.
- 7. Demonstrate a range of reading strategies that allow them to read these texts with good fluency and detailed understanding.
- 8. Produce written work up to B1 (intermediate) level.
- 9. Organise a range of well-structured sentences into cohesive paragraphs on a range of general and academic topics.
- 10. Write a range of academic texts.
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
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Level 3 |
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Integrated Language Skills 15 contact hours plus 5 hours on-line learning
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Engagement and Communicative Language Skills
5 contact hours |
Exam Skills
5 contact hours
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Learning and teaching
Learning activities and teaching methods (given in hours of study time)
| Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities | Guided independent study | Placement / study abroad |
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| 250 | 150 |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Integrated language Skills | 150 | A variety of learning and teaching methods, including teacher-led activities, seminars, and set tasks done individually, in pairs and in groups focused on improving accuracy and fluency in Reading, Writing, Listening & Speaking. |
| Communicative Language Skills | 50 | A variety of learning and teaching methods, including teacher-led activities, seminars, and set tasks done individually, in pairs and in groups. External visits. |
| Exam Skills | 50 | A variety of learning and teaching methods, including teacher-led activities, seminars, and set tasks done individually, in pairs and in groups, practice tests. |
| Guided Independent Learning | 150 | Homework tasks; coursework assessment; materials on ELE, MYINTO platform; extensive reading & listening diaries. |
Assessment
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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| Formative Seminar | 20 25 minute practice seminar (group of 4) | 3,4 | Spoken and written feedback |
| Formative Listening exam | Approx. 45-minute practice Listening exam | 1,2 | In-class feedback |
| Formative Writing exam | 40-minute practice Writing exam | 8,9,10 | Written feedback |
| Formative Reading exam | Approx 90-minute practice Reading exam | 5,6,7 | In-class feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 25 | 75 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seminar | 25 | 20 25 minute practice seminar (group of 4) | 3-4 | None |
| Listening exam | 25 | 45-minute practice Listening exam | 1-2 | None |
| Key Text | 25 | Course-work: process-writing essay task (500 550 words) | 8,9,10 | Written feedback |
| Reading exam | 25 | 90-minute practice Reading exam | 5,6,7 | None |
Re-assessment
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Sowton, C (2014) “Unlock Reading & Writing Skills 4” , CUP
Lansford, L (2014) “Unlock Listening & Speaking 4”, CUP
ELE – College to provide hyperlink to appropriate pages
Web based and electronic resources: web-based activities delivered via MyINTO platform
Module has an active ELE page
| Credit value | |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 0 |
| NQF level (module) | CEFR B1-B2 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 12/12/2017 |
| Last revision date | 17/04/2018 |