Academic English (Level 5)

Module title	Academic English (Level 5)
Module code	INT0414
Academic year	2020/1
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 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

Level 5

Integrated Language Skills

15 contact hours plus 5 hours on-line learning

Research & Study Skills

5 contact hours

Exam Skills

5 contact hours

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
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.
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
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

Summative assessment (% of credit)

Coursework	Written exams	Practical exams
35	65	0

Details of summative assessment

Form of assessment	% of credit	Size of the assessment (eg length / duration)	ILOs assessed	Feedback method
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
Module ECTS	0
Available as distance learning?	No
Origin date	20/12/2017
Last revision date	14/04/2018