The end of module test consists of four parts (elements are equally weighted at 25% of the total marks for the module):

1) an hour-long writing test;
2) a 10 minute speaking test;
3) a 60 minute reading exam;
4) a 45 minute listening exam.

This end-of-course examination is designed to assess whether you have reached the equivalent of IELTS 6. Also, examinations are still an important part of assessment at university, so this exam gives you practice in exam technique skills.

Students will receive feedback on their performance in the following ways:
• face-to-face support in small group and individual tutorials throughout the course to ensure a complete understanding of the tasks set.
• face-to- face and written feedback will be given on formative work throughout both semesters
• detail in the Module tutor's comments on formative work, including comments and suggestions on areas for improvement.
• strategies to improve performance will be given.
• marked work will be returned in a timely manner.

• Revision and extension of key grammar for academic purposes.
• Practice in key aspects of the academic writing process in areas such as planning, structure, style, paraphrasing, summarising and critical thinking.
• Using and interpreting data, graphs and figures.
• Understanding and avoiding plagiarism and understanding the academic conventions of referencing and quotations.
• Understanding and using the language of reflection.
• Developing vocabulary in both general and Engineering contexts.
• Reading effectively from a variety of Engineering-related sources.
• Using texts to support the development of an argument.
• Developing oral fluency in order to lead and participate in discussions and seminars.
• Giving effective oral presentations.
• Developing listening skills for general and Engineering-related academic purposes.

This module has 72 hours of whole class contact – typically three hours per week over two semesters. Your class should normally contain a maximum of twenty students. In the class contact hours, you’ll be working with the tutor and your fellow students. Examples of the sort of activities you’ll be doing in the course are:

• Writing about various academic themes;
• Speaking in pairs, small groups and whole group discussions;
• Listening to a variety of people talking in various academic situations;
• Reading a range of academic texts on varied topics of interest.

Learner independence will be fostered and developed, for example by the use of learning logs and critical thinking will be encouraged in learning activities.

• The library
• A PC with MS Office
• Internet
• Individual and group study space
• A good advanced learner’s English dictionary
• Multimedia equipment (DVD player, listening station)

IELTS between 5.0 and 5.5 (with no less than 5.0 in any skill or equivalent).

Glendinning, E. H. & Glendinning, N. (1995) Oxford English for Electrical and Mechanical Engineering Student’s book, Oxford University Press.
Huckin, T. N. & Olsen, L. A. (1990) Technical Writing and Professional Communication for nonnative Speakers of English, 2nd Edn., Mc Graw-Hill.
Campbell, C. & Smith, J. (2012) English for Academic Study: Listening Course Book with audio CDs, 2nd Edn., Garnet Education.
McCormack, J. & Watkins, S. (2012) English for Academic Study: Speaking Course Book with audio CDs, 2nd Edn., Garnet Education.
Slaght, J. (2012) English for Academic Study: Reading Course Book, 2nd Edn., Garnet Education.
Pallant, A. (2012) English for Academic Study: Writing Course Book, 2nd Edn., Garnet Education.

• Web based materials including BBC websites and business related websites.
• Radio and TV broadcasts.
• Newspapers and journals.
• Appropriate English language grammar books and dictionaries.