Description
English Language and Communication Skills
| Module title | English Language and Communication Skills |
|---|---|
| Module code | INT3600B |
| Academic year | 2018/9 |
| Credits | 30 |
| Module staff | Nicola James Davies (Convenor) Andrew Keith Boyne (Lecturer) (Lecturer) Luke Adams (Lecturer) |
| Duration: Term | 1 | 2 | 3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration: Weeks | 10 | 10 |
| Number students taking module (anticipated) | 60 |
|---|
Description - summary of the module content
Module description
Our module is designed to support your studies on the Management and Finance modules on the Graduate Diploma as well as your studies on future Master’s programmes. You will improve your ability to use English for the academic study of management and finance. A variety of assessment methods are used and these prepare you for assessment methods commonly used in higher education in the UK.
This module is suitable for students with a minimum overall ability in English as a foreign language equivalent to British council IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in the discrete skills (reading, writing, speaking, and listening).
Module aims - intentions of the module
The module will provide students with essential skills for undertaking the academic study of business management and finance through the medium of English within the context of higher education. Students will develop their reading, writing, speaking and listening skills increase relevant to the fields of business management and finance. They will also increase their knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary and pronunciation appropriate for academic study.
Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
ILO: Module-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 1. Demonstrate an ability to use and understand the main language structures with ease and fluency
- 2. Demonstrate productive and receptive use of the core of general academic vocabulary and an active vocabulary in your specific subject
- 3. Demonstrate understanding of a wide range of demanding, longer texts (oral and / or written) and recognise implicit meaning in your field of specialisation
- 4. Produce clear, well-structured, oral and / or written text on complex subjects, showing reasonably controlled use of organisational patterns, connectors and cohesive devices
- 5. express yourself with a degree of fluency and spontaneity that makes regular interaction with native speakers possible without strain for either party
ILO: Discipline-specific skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 6. Communicate orally and in writing to follow a course of academic study at university level
ILO: Personal and key skills
On successfully completing the module you will be able to...
- 7. Collect appropriate data and information
Syllabus plan
Syllabus plan
Writing:
- Writing processes (e.g. generating ideas; planning and organisation; revision skills etc.)
- Language of academic texts (grammar and sentence structure, academic style and vocabulary); different genres of writing (e.g. description, argument)
- Use of source references in academic writing
- Systematic work on key areas of vocabulary, grammar
Reading and Study Skills:
- Comprehension skills and strategies
- Linguistic knowledge; text structure & purpose
- Intensive & extensive reading through a variety of text types
- Critical reading
- Academic study skills
- Vocabulary development
- Guided Independent Learning
Listening and Speaking Skills:
- Listening & note-taking
- Presentation and discussion skills
- Practice exercises in accuracy, appropriateness, fluency and intelligibility
- Vocabulary development
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 260 | 40 Hours |
Details of learning activities and teaching methods
| Category | Hours of study time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Classes | 260 | Input and practice of language and study skills |
| Guided independent learning | 40 | Homework tasks; tasks on ELE |
Assessment
Formative assessment
| Form of assessment | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing exam | 1 hour | 1,2,4, 6, 7 | Written |
| Unseen reading exam | 1 hour 30 minutes | 1,2,3, 6 | Written |
| Listening exam | 1 hour | 1,2,3, 6 | Written |
| Group discussion 3-4 students | 20 minutes | 1,2,5,6,7 | Written |
| Report (group writing course work) | 1500 words | 1,2,4,6,7 | Written |
| Group Presentation (HRM) 4-5 Students | 20-25 Minutes | 1,2,4,5,6 | Written |
Summative assessment (% of credit)
| Coursework | Written exams | Practical exams |
|---|---|---|
| 20 | 60 | 20 |
Details of summative assessment
| Form of assessment | % of credit | Size of the assessment (eg length / duration) | ILOs assessed | Feedback method |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marketing assignment (term 3) | 20 | 2000 words | 1,2,4,6 | 3 stages - peer/individual, tutorial/written |
| Writing exam | 20 | 1 Hour | 1,2,4,6,7 | Written |
| Unseen reading exam | 10 | 1.5 hours | 1,2,3,6 | Written |
| Use of research informed literature in Marketing assignment (term 3) | 10 | 2000 words | 2,3,6 | Written |
| Group discussion (practical exam) | 10 | 3-4 students; 20 minutes | 1,2,5, 6, 7 | Written |
| Group presentation (Ops & Marketing) | 10 | 4-6 students 20 minutes-30 minutes | 1,2,4,5,6 | Written |
| Note-taking listening tests | 20 | 1 Hour | 1,2,3,6 | Written |
Re-assessment
Details of re-assessment (where required by referral or deferral)
| Original form of assessment | Form of re-assessment | ILOs re-assessed | Timescale for re-assessment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing exam and/or marketing assignment | Writing exam | 1,2,4, 6, 7 | Within four weeks and before the exam board |
| Unseen reading exam | Unseen reading exam | 1,2,3,6 | Within four weeks and before the exam board |
| Group discussion | Interview | 1,2,5, 6, 7 | Within four weeks and before the exam board |
| Note-taking listening test | Listening exam note-taking listening test | 1,2,3, 6 | Within four weeks and before the exam board |
Re-assessment notes
In cases of referral, only the failed elements are retaken; in cases of deferral, only the affected elements are retaken.
Referral will constitute a second formal examination – coursework will not be included in the re-assessment. The final module mark will be capped at 40%.
Deferred exams will not be capped and will include summative coursework marks in the final module grade.
Resources
Indicative learning resources - Basic reading
Basic reading:
Dictionary e.g.:
· Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English. (New Ed.). Harlow: Pearson Education Ltd.
Grammar practice book such as:
· Paterson, K. (2013). Oxford Grammar for EAP. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
Academic skills textbooks such as:
Gillett, A. (2009). SuccessfulAcademic Writing.Harlow: Pearson.
Campbell, C. & Smith, J. (2009). English for Academic Study: Listening.Reading: Garnet Publishing Ltd.
Cottrell, S. (2003). Study Skills Handbook (2nd Ed.).Basingstoke: Palgrave MacMillan.
McCormack, J. & Watkins, S. (2007). English for Academic Study: Speaking. Reading: Garnet Publishing Ltd.
Indicative learning resources - Web based and electronic resources
Web based and electronic resources: ELE – http://vle.exeter.ac.uk/
Module has an active ELE page
| Credit value | 30 |
|---|---|
| Module ECTS | 15 |
| NQF level (module) | 6 |
| Available as distance learning? | No |
| Origin date | 2017 |
| Last revision date | 18/09/2018 |