Academic English
ET2001 (first semester)
The aim of ET2001 is to improve your understanding and command of formal academic discourse. By the end of the module, you will be expected to have an overall understanding of academic English; have the skills necessary to extract and use information from lectures and seminars; have the skills to evaluate resources, extract and use information from them; have the skills necessary to give an effective presentation; and have the language and skills necessary to write an academic essay.
Module information
Class hour: 16.00 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)Location: All classes will be held in the ELT Centre, Kinnessburn
Credits: 20
Anti-requisite: Native Speaker of English, a pass at Higher, A-Level or equivalent in English
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- >> ET2001 module content
Academic Writing focuses on essay structure, referencing academic work, building academic vocabulary and grammar structures (including nominalization), producing academic style, and hedging.
Academic Reading focuses on evaluating sources, reading critically, and language analysis.
Academic Listening focuses on recognising lecture structure, connecting speech and sound, dealing with unknown vocabulary, selecting the most important information, and note-taking.
Presentation Skills focuses on structuring a presentation, the verbal and nonverbal language required for effective academic presentations as well as developing the ability to produce good PowerPoint slides and answer questions from an audience with ease.
- >> ET2001 transferable skills
It is very important that while you study at university, you learn skills that will not only benefit future studies but also your future careers. Overall, this module will give you a better insight into how academic English works. The academic writing will help you to produce writing that conform to a Western academic/business standard. The reading and listening modules will build strong analytical and notetaking skills. While the presentations skills developed will enable you to deliver your views more confidently
- >> ET2001 continuous assessment and examination
- Continuous Assessment (60%)
- 2 Presentations 30% (10% & 20% respectively)
- 1 Academic Essay 30%
Examinations (40%)
- 1 hour Listening Examination 20%
- 2 hour Writing Examination 20%
Reassessment
2 hour Written Examination 50%, Presentation 50%
Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to proceed to the examination and gain credits for the module:
- Attendance at all classes
- Completion of assessed tasks before the end of the teaching period
ET2002 (second semester)
The aim of ET2002 is to improve your understanding and command of formal academic discourse. By the end of the course, you will be expected to have an overall understanding and command of academic English; have the language and skills necessary to write an essay; have the skills necessary to lead as well as contribute to a seminar discussion in an appropriate academic style; and have the skills necessary to extract and use information from written and oral sources of information.
Module information
Class hour: 16.00 (Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday)
Location: All classes will be held in the ELT Centre, Kinnessburn
Credits: 20
Anti-requisite: Native Speaker of English, a pass at Higher, A-Level or equivalent in English
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- >> ET2002 module content
Extended Reading and Writing focuses on the ability to critically read texts and use them to provide support for ideas, plan and structure essays as well as avoid academic misconduct.
Listening Skills focuses on note-taking, extracting relevant information and the ability to synthesise and summarise information.
Seminar Skills provides opportunities to practise techniques for leading, controlling and contributing to discussions in an academic setting.
- >> ET2001 transferable skills
- It is very important that while you study at University, you learn skills that will not only benefit your future studies but also your future careers. Overall, this module gives you a better insight into how academic English works. The extended writing tasks will help you to produce writing that conforms to a Western academic/business standard. The reading and listening tasks will build strong analytical and note-taking skills. While the seminar sessions will enable you to develop your confidence in delivering a message and persuading listeners of your point of view.
- >> ET2002 continuous assessment and examination
Continuous Assessment (60%)
- One 1,500-2,000 word Essay 30%
- Seminar Skills participation and leadership 30%
Examinations (40%)
- 1 hour Listening Examination 20%
- 2 hour Written Examination 20%
Reassessment
2 hour Written Examination 50%, Oral Examination 50%
Requirements
Students must meet the following requirements to proceed to the examination and gain credits for the module:
- Attendance at all classes
- Completion of assessed tasks before the end of the teaching period
