Module Descriptors
ACADEMIC ENGLISH
ELAN30008
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 3
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Toft
Email: P.J.Toft@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 48
Independent Study Hours: 102
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- PARTICIPATION IN SEMINAR DISCUSSION weighted at 30%
- DEVELOPMENT PLAN weighted at 70%
Module Details
ASSESSMENT DETAILS
1) Participation in a recorded seminar discussion (30%)
2) Written Personal Academic Development Plan (1500 words) (70%) (LO 1, 2 and 3)
The Development Plan will draw on some of the information from lectures and seminars during this module to give an account of your progress to date in developing English language and study skills. You will also identify some personal development points identified during this module with suggestions as to how you will develop your skills further.
2) Written Personal Academic Development Plan (1500 words) (70%) (LO 1, 2 and 3)
The Development Plan will draw on some of the information from lectures and seminars during this module to give an account of your progress to date in developing English language and study skills. You will also identify some personal development points identified during this module with suggestions as to how you will develop your skills further.
INDICATIVE CONTENT
The aim of this module is to prepare you for further study by introducing you to different teaching and learning methods you will encounter in university life. You will develop your academic English language skills in writing, speaking and listening through the course of this module.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Participate in an academic seminar discussion where you will demonstrate academic English speaking and listening skills.
Application
Communication
2. Demonstrate academic listening skills by responding to questioning and / or completing a given task, following a lecture / presentation.
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
3. Evidence that you are able to write at an appropriate academic level for continuing to Level 4 study. Enquiry
Reflection
Application
Communication
2. Demonstrate academic listening skills by responding to questioning and / or completing a given task, following a lecture / presentation.
Analysis
Knowledge & Understanding
3. Evidence that you are able to write at an appropriate academic level for continuing to Level 4 study. Enquiry
Reflection
LEARNING STRATEGIES
You may participate in seminars and group discussions, talking about various academic topics (linked where possible with the academic lectures you have heard). These activities will help you to improve your understanding of English and spoken English in academic situations.
You'll also start to develop study skills that will help you to get the most out of being at university and studying.
You'll also start to develop study skills that will help you to get the most out of being at university and studying.
RESOURCES
Access to library and IT resources
An advanced learner's English dictionary
An advanced learner's English dictionary
TEXTS
The tutor will be able to recommend useful books to help you with your writing. Another very useful resource is the Internet, where there are numerous sites which focus on academic writing. As for the material for your topic itself, you'll find your information largely from the university library and the Internet.
There are many books which can help you develop your academic writing skills. Here are some suggested texts:
Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook, Basingstoke: Palgrave/Macmillan
Price, G. and P. Maier (2007) Effective Study Skills: Unlock your Potential Harlow, Pearson
There are many books which can help you develop your academic writing skills. Here are some suggested texts:
Cottrell, S. (2008) The Study Skills Handbook, Basingstoke: Palgrave/Macmillan
Price, G. and P. Maier (2007) Effective Study Skills: Unlock your Potential Harlow, Pearson