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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	English Language 2
Module Code	EN116
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to improve the skills of reading, listening and writing in general English; To develop language learning strategies and techniques; To increase awareness of English-speaking cultures and societies

Learning Outcomes

1. Use reading strategies and techniques.
2. Use a wide range of commonly used lexical chunks.
3. Plan and organise written texts.
4. Recognise different written registers.
5. Produce appropriate written texts in a variety of contexts.
6. Extract information from an oral text.
7. Extract information from recordings
8. Minimum exit level B1 2 (CEFR)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	48	No Description
On-line learning	14	No Description
Library	48	No Description
Independent learning time	90	No Description
Assignment	50	No Description
Total Workload: 250

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

Reading texts.
Varieties of English; contemporary literary texts; world newspapers for general topics.

Strategies for effective reading.
Production of a range of writing texts with an emphasis on practical text production such as notes/reports/essays.

Development of writing strategies".
Strategies for effective listening.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	50%	Other
Assignment	n/a	50%	Other

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

Other Resources

None

Array

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

ENGLIC