Programme/Approved Electives for 2022/23
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH following placement assessment and recommendation by the Language Centre.
Any of the following EAP and AEB modules within the same academic year:English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1)English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2)English for Academic Purposes 4 (EAP 4)Academic English for Business 1 (AEB 1)Academic English for Business 2 (AEB 2)Advanced Business English Communication (ABEC)
This module will help students strengthen the academic communication skills necessary for success in their degree studies. Students will gain understanding of the genres and conventions of academic writing, develop critical reading and discussion skills and improve their use of academic vocabulary.
Aims
To further enhance the key written and spoken communication skills of identified non-native English speaking students.
Intended Learning Outcomes
read, extract relevant information, summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from extended academic texts; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2write in an academic style, cite sources accurately and produce a bibliography; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2research, prepare and construct an organised and coherent undergraduate academic essay; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2develop strategies to communicate effectively and appropriately in academic situations; will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3develop an ability to use academic vocabulary. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
42 hours classroom time66 hours pre-class preparation and coursework42 hours independent revision and practice / KLE assignments
Description of Module Assessment
1: Portfolio weighted 60%Five written assignmentsStudents will complete writing tasks of no more than 1,000 words to develop summarising, paraphrasing, essay planning and essay writing skills.
2: Coursework weighted 20%SeminarStudents will prepare for and participate in a seminar of up to 20 minutes, during which they will be assessed on their ability to present and support opinions and interact with their peers.
3: Coursework weighted 20%Group PresentationStudents will deliver a presentation in pairs or groups (6 minutes per person) on a subject decided in consultation with the tutor.