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2) Seminar presentation (approx. 15 minutes, 30%, Learning Outcome 1)
The presentation should cover two aspects, firstly (about 6 minutes), you will talk about the process of writing your research project - for example, what was easy, what was hard, the difficulties you encountered and how you solved them and so on. Secondly (also about 6 minutes), you will reflect on what you have learnt from this module, any other module, or your studies in general. You will tell us the progress you've made and perhaps how you intend to improve your studying and learning techniques in the future. There should then be about 3 minutes for a couple of questions and answers.

It is intended to improve academic speaking, listening, reading and writing skills through participation in seminars, group discussions and workshops. Students will develop greater confidence in oral interaction and presentations, reading different types of text and producing coherent and cohesive general and academic written discourse. In addition, they will be able to recognise and use a wide range of vocabulary and grammatical structures, and address individual weaknesses in pronunciation.

English for Academic Purposes will help you to cope with study in an English-language study environment. It will also give you lots of opportunity to practise your learning skills ¿ vital for success at university. Another aspect ¿ especially useful if you happen to be new to the British higher education system ¿ explores academic conventions here in the UK.

The following texts will be used (but students are not required to purchase them):
Campbell/Harben/McCormack/Pallant/Slaght/Smith (2012) English for Academic Study (University of Reading: Garnet Education) - a series of texts covering listening, pronunciation, reading, speaking, vocabulary and writing skills

Current teaching and library facilities will be utilised.