Description
Academic English (Level 4)
| Module title | Academic English (Level 4) |
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| Module code | INT0413 |
| Academic year | 2018/9 |
| Credits | |
| Module staff | Rebecca Michel (Convenor) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
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| 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 of the SAWE 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 levels of students to the equivalent of B2.
- To enable students to progress on to their favoured progression programme;
- To build skills in using online 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 B2 (upper-intermediate) level.
- 2. Identify with some ease the main points and details of authentic spoken English, including academic English.
- 3. Interact and communicate at B2 (upper-intermediate) level
- 4. Use the features of spoken English to exchange, check and confirm meaning fluently, with precision and appropriate detail, and formality on academic topics.
- 5. Argue a formal position convincingly.
- 6. Show comprehension of written texts up to B2 (upper-intermediate) level.
- 7. Read an extensive range of graded, semi-authentic and authentic texts on general, academic and subject-related topics.
- 8. Demonstrate a wide range of reading strategies that allow them to read these texts with very good fluency and detailed understanding.
- 9. Produce written work up to B2 (upper-intermediate) level.
- 10. Follow academic conventions
- 11. Write extended academic texts using a wide range of language and structures.
- 12. Show informed consideration of the issues, and express a logical and clearly developed position
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 4 |
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Integrated Language Skills 15 contact hours plus 5 hours on-line learning
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Research & Study 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 |
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| 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. |
| Research & Study Skills | 50 | A variety of learning and teaching methods, including teacher-led activities, seminars, and set tasks done individually or in small groups, focused on skills for conducting primary or secondary research and critically evaluating sources. |
| 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 Presentation | 11 14 mins | 3,4, 5 | Spoken and written feedback |
| Formative Listening exam | Approx. 45-minute practice Listening exam | 1,2 | In-class feedback |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
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| 35 | 65 | 0 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
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| Presentation | 25 | 11 14 mins | 3,4, 5 | Written feedback |
| Listening exam | 25 | 45-minute Listening exam | 1,2 | None |
| Extended Essay | 25 | Course-work: process-writing essay task (800 1000 words) | 8,9,10 | Written feedback |
| Reading exam | 15 | 90-minute Reading exam | 6, 7, 8 | None |
| Research Journal | 10 | Critical review of sources: approx. 400 words | 6, 7, 8, 10 | Written feedback |
Re-assessment
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Tarver Chase, R. and Johannsen, K. (2011) “Pathways 3: Listening, Speaking, and Critical Thinking Paperback” pub. Cengage Learning Inc.
Bailey, S. (2011) “The Essentials of Academic Writing for International Students” pub Taylor & Francis
Module has an active ELE page
| Credit value | |
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| Module ECTS | 0 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 20/12/2017 |
| Last revision date | 17/04/2018 |