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Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2012 - 2013
Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	English Language 1
Module Code	EN115
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Teacher	Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to enable students to write and speak fluently in English on a diverse range of topics and in a variety of contexts. In particular it aims to improve students' ability to produce grammatically accurate texts and broaden the students' knowledge in lexis, register, style and grammatical accuracy. It will enable students to improve their ability to produce grammatically accurate texts and to enlarge their vocabulary.

Learning Outcomes

1. Produce spoken and written language with a high degree of fluency
2. Manipulate complex grammatical forms with a high degree of accuracy
3. Identify and use a wide range of lexical items in a variety of settings and contexts
4. Adjust the level of formality in their choice of language to the approprite context
5. Minimum exit level B1 1 (CEFR)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	48	No Description
Independent learning time	53	reading, class task preparation
Assignment	24	No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

Communicative tasks in individual/paired/group settings.
Listening inputs from a range of media for analytical communicative tasks.

Pronunciation awareness exercises.
Researching general language topics".

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	written assignment	50%	Sem 1 End
Assignment	project	50%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; 1 = A resit is available for all components of the module 2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module 3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List