Description
Academic English (Level 5)
Module title | Academic English (Level 5) |
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Module code | INT0414 |
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 CEFR 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/advanced) level.
- 2. Identify with relative ease the main points and details of authentic spoken English, including on abstract, complex academic topics.
- 3. Interact and communicate at B2+ (upper-intermediate/advanced) level
- 4. Use the features of spoken English to present and debate abstract, complex academic topics fluently, with precision, detail and formality.
- 5. Respond to questions, comments and counter argument spontaneously and appropriately.
- 6. Show comprehension of written texts up to B2+ (upper-intermediate/advanced) level.
- 7. Read graded and authentic materials on various specialisms extensively.
- 8. Demonstrate a full range of reading strategies that allow them to read these texts fluently and with complete understanding.
- 9. Produce written work up to B2+ (upper-intermediate/advanced) level.
- 10. Produce a research project using a full range of language and structures
- 11. Answer a research question in a logical and balanced way.
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
Level 5 |
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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 Minutes | 3,4,5 | 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 | 6, 7, 8 | In-class feedback |
Formative Research Journal | Critical review of sources: approx. 300 words | 6, 7, 8, 10 | Written and verbal 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 (1000 - 1200 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
Basic reading:
Rogers, L & Kuhles, E (2011)“Delta Academic Objectives - Reading”, Delta Publishing
Kuhles, E (2011) “Delta Academic Objectives - Writing”, Delta Publishing
Thompson, M (2013) “Delta Listening & Note-taking Skills”, Delta Publishing
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 | 14/04/2018 |