Module Aims: - To further develop the ability of non-native speakers of English to perform successfully in an English-language academic context. - To further develop students’ knowledge of academic vocabulary. - To develop the four language skills for an academic context.
*Curricular information is subject to change
Speaking
Making academic requests; Participating in tutorials and seminars; Small-group discussion techniques; Making a more complex presentation; Pronunciation work.
Listening
Listening and note taking; Strategies for listening
Writing
Writing a ‘full’ academic essay: paragraph building; introduction/conclusion; Cohesion – discourse markers.
Reading
Text types; Register
Grammar
Modal verbs;verbs followed by –ING or infinitive; phrasal verbs.
| Module Content & Assessment | |
|---|---|
| Assessment Breakdown | % |
| Other Assessment(s) | 70 |
| Formal Examination | 30 |