ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES AND STUDY SKILLS (YEAR ONE)
| SHE Level | 1 |
| SCQF Credit Points | 20.00 |
| ECTS Credit Points | 10.00 |
| Module Code | M1Q324316 |
| Module Leader | melanie grey |
| School | INTO |
| Subject | INTO |
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Summary of Content
The objectives of this module are: To introduce and practice reading techniques, vocabulary development and note taking skills for academic study To introduce the structure and function of academic writing and put these into practice To improve ability to take part in academic discussions To introduce skills and techniques to practice global listening skills and close listening skills To achieve a base level of ICT skills
Syllabus
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Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:1). Take part in seminars and discussions in their academic field and deliver a presentation in their field of study;2). Write clear, comprehensible and well-structured academic essays;3). Follow and take notes in lectures in their chosen field;4). Recognise and extract relevant information from academic texts and quote sources;5). Recognise plagiarism and learn strategies to avoid it;6). Use a variety of independent and blended learning approaches to help further improve their ability to study in English;7). Demonstrate that they have achieved an IELTS equivalence of minimum 6.0.
Teaching / Learning Strategy
A programme of class sessions, group discussions and tutorials with class notes, authentic academic texts and assigned reading from the key course text(s) to support seminar and assignment work and independent study. Ongoing formative assessments in the classroom with regular feedback sessions to check understanding and progress. Tutorial time for all students, based on their work to date and feedback on assignment drafts. Formative coursework assignments integrating knowledge gained from content modules and enhanced academic skills. Drafts allow improvement and the use of Turnitin enables students to improve on paraphrasing and summarising techniques. Depending on the stated assessment policy; tests and formal examinations to assess understanding and application of key concepts in the subject, with external and internal moderators to secure accurate marking and moderation.
Indicative Reading
Bailey, S. 2011. Academic Writing - a handbook for international students. Abingdon: Routledge Campbell, C. 2012. English for Academic Study: Vocabulary. Reading: Garnet Chazal, E. & McCarter, S. 2012. Oxford EAP (upper-int). Oxford: OUP Clandfield, L. & McKinnon M. 2014. Skillful Listening and Speaking. London: MacMillan Dummett, P. Stephenson, H & Lansford, L. 2016. Keynote Ted Talks. Boston: Cengage Hewings, M. 2012. Cambridge Academic English. Cambridge: CUP Jordan, R. Academic Writing Course. London: Pearson Oshima, A & Hogue, A. 2006. Academic Writing. London: Longman Seal, B. 2002. Academic Encounters Series. Cambridge: CUP Slaught, J & Harben, P. 2007. English for Academic Study: Reading. Reading: Garnet
Transferrable Skills
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Module Structure
| Activity | Total Hours |
|---|---|
| Lectures (FT) | 60.00 |
| Tutorials (FT) | 10.00 |
| Assessment (FT) | 30.00 |
| Independent Learning (FT) | 100.00 |
Assessment Methods
| Component | Duration | Weighting | Threshold | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Course Work 03 | n/a | 25.00 | 35% | Speaking:PresentationSeminar |
| Exam (Dept) 01 | n/a | 25.00 | 35% | Listening Exam |
| Course Work 01 | n/a | 25.00 | 35% | Writing:Written coursework one (1000 word)Integrated reading and writing (500 words) |
| Course Work 02 | n/a | 25.00 | 35% | Reading:ACCA JournalIn-class reading test |
