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School:

School of Arts and Humanities

Credit Rating:

20

Level (including FHEQ):

I (FHEQ Level 5)

Graded or Non Graded:

Graded

Version Valid From:

2023-08-03

Module Leader:

Merrick Burrow

Version Number

2024.01

Learning Methods

Tutorial and Project Supervision

Guided Independent Study

Synopsis

The module is designed for students who already have a good level of competence in spoken and written English and will support them to further enhance their language and academic skills. Students will refine and develop higher level thinking skills such as critical analysis, problem-solving, synthesis,   inference and metacognition. Advanced … For more content click the Read More button below.  

Learning Strategy

Students will receive guidance, support and the opportunity to practise the language skills leading to the learning outcomes described below.  Through regular AM/AI-proof tasks, students will develop competence in offering critique and analysis and will fulfill the academic requirement to support claims with multiple sources. Students work individually and in … For more content click the Read More button below.

Outline Syllabus

The syllabus will typically focus on developing the necessary skills and strategies needed to successfully complete academic assignments. The content will include: professional/academic conference presentation skills, seminar skills, synthesis of sources, counter-argument and refutation, extended writing, complex citation skills, literature reviews, methodologies and avoidance of Academic Misconduct. A wide range … For more content click the Read More button below.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this module students will
1.
Understand a routine range of key linguistic structures and routine conventions characteristic of the language.
2.
Understand and respond in depth to key ideas from written and aural sources.
3.
Communicate orally with a competent level of linguistic accuracy within a wide range of academic or professional topics / situations.
4.
Communicate in written form with a competent level of linguistic accuracy within a wide range of academic or professional topics / situations.
5.
Gather and comment on complex information relevant to targeted topics for study and exploitation.
6.
Critically reflect on learning in terms of progress and skills development during the course of the module.

Formative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written assignment (coursework)

Summative Assessment

Assessment 1: Written Assignment

Assessment 2: Oral Assessment

Assessment 3: Written Assignment

Assessment Criteria

The learner will have to demonstrate adequate knowledge, understanding and ability before credit is awarded. Communication in the language is achieved with fluency, clarity and accuracy appropriate to the level. Marks are awarded in accordance with the details laid out in the Modern Languages Marking Scheme booklet, available on the … For more content click the Read More button below. Feedback is generally given via the Assignment Assessment Sheets, except in cases where the nature of the assignment means that a different form of written feedback is more appropriate.

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