A SEM PRESENTAT weighted at 25%. A RESEARCH RPT weighted at 75%.

There are two parts to the assessment. The first is a 1500 word research project. The second is a 15-minute presentation on your project.

You have to attempt all assessment elements and achieve a minimum of grade point one in all elements to be considered for a pass. Here are the details:

1) Research project (1500 words, 75%, Learning Outcomes 2 & 3)

You will write an academic piece of writing which conforms to the normal academic conventions.

2) Seminar presentation (about 15 mins, 25%, Learning Outcome 1)

There are two parts to this presentation. In the first part (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. In the second part (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.

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.

Normally, you will be spending class contact time developing the learning and improving on the skills you need to succeed at a British university. Learning strategies will be varied and may include: working on your own, with a partner, in a group, or with the class as a whole. You will be doing activities such as listening, speaking, reading and writing, both in class and at home. Usually, we will have pair discussion, group debates, presentations, audio-visual inputs, short tutor lectures, seminars and tutorials. The in-class activities may be supplemented by your independent study outside class, doing such things as working with computer programs, reading academic texts, carrying out specific language tasks and so on.

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

You will have an IELTS level of 6 or equivalent and normally be studying at Level 3 or M.

Joan McCormack & John Slaght (2005) English for Academic Study: Extended writing and research skills (Garnet)

Alice Oshima and Ann Hogue (1993 3rd ED) Writing Academic English (Longman)

Theresa Lillis and Carolyn McKinney (2003) Analysing Language in context: A student workbook (OU)

Ken Hyland (2007) English for academic purposes - an advanced resource book (Routledge)