English for Academic and Professional Purposes - AFP1345

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

One accurate use of sources task, one oral activity, and/or listening comprehension; an initial reflective log entry.

Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Oral Assessment

Oral presentation followed by discussion/ q &amp; a

Oral assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

The module provides students who have a level of English language skills sufficiently advanced for them to have been accepted onto a University course with the opportunity to improve further their skills in that language, with particular reference to improvements in the accuracy, clarity and fluency of their oral and written work. In addition to this, students will refine and develop their knowledge of academic study skills.  As the module runs alongside their university studies, there is an emphasis on and an incentive to use skills that complement work done in the main area of study and which will be of use in and beyond an academic context. The use of regular AM/AI-proof tasks will ensure students develop an understanding of their own learning and the role they themselves play in developing their knowledge and skills.  The module contributes to the attainment of skills and knowledge relevant to the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) normally level B2 to B2&#43;.

School of Arts and Humanities

Cottrell, S. (2011). Critical thinking skills: Developing effective analysis and argument (2nd ed.) Palgrave Macmillan
 
Cottrell, S. (2017;). Dissertations and project reports: A step by step guide. Palgrave Macmillan.
 
Cottrell, S. (2013). Study skills handbook. Palgrave Macmillan 
 
Drew, S., &amp; Bingham, R. (2016;2010;2017;2012;). The guide to learning and study skills: For higher education and at work. Routledge. <a href="https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315239286">https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315239286</a>
Eastwood. (1999). Oxford practice grammar : with answers (2nd ed.). Oxford University Press.
Hashemi, &amp; Murphy, R. (2009). English grammar in use. Supplementary exercises : with answers (New ed.). Cambridge University Press.
 
McCarthy, M., &amp; O'Dell, F. (2008). Academic vocabulary in use: 50 units of academic vocabulary reference and practice : Self-study and classroom use. Cambridge University Press.
 
Moran, Aidan. (2018). Managing your own learning at university. A practical guide. (Third ed.). University College Dublin Press

Professional English

AFP1345 - English for Academic and Professional Purposes

English for Academic and Professional Purposes

Understand and respond to key ideas from written and aural sources.

Communicate in written form with a competent level of linguistic accuracy within a wide range of academic or professional topics / situations.

Understand a routine range of key linguistic structures and routine conventions characteristic of the language.

Initiate and produce a report, demonstrating the effective use of a range of resources. 

Critically reflect on learning in terms of progress and skills development during the course of the module.

Communicate orally with a competent level of linguistic accuracy within a wide range of academic or professional topics / situations.