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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	Academic Writing
Module Code	EN123
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Marnie Holborow Semester 2: Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpose of this module is to provide samples of academic writing and other appropriate material with a view to analysing the linguistic, stylistic and contextual features which characterize these texts; To introduce the students to the conventions of academic writing in English; To examine functions of writing; To provide practice in the writing of various academic texts.The students will be able, at the end of the module, to produce all types of written academic texts in appropriate styles and with high levels of fluency and competence. Students are expected to attend lectures, contribute to tutorials as well complete regular preparatory work.

Learning Outcomes

1. Write a coherent piece of academic English.
2. Perform various written functions using an appropriate style and register.
3. Compose ideas into a written structure taking into account the goals of the writer and the needs of the reader.
4. Demonstrate an ability to engage with the different styles of academic writing in correct and fluent written English.
5. Minimum modlue exit B1 (CEFR)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	24	No Description
Directed learning	24	No Description
On-line learning	12	No Description
Independent learning	40	No Description
Assignment	25	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

Structure and cohesion in texts.
Description: process, and procedure.

Exemplificiation and classification.
Comparison and contrast.

Generalisation and qualification.
Referencing.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	30%	Sem 1 End
Assignment	n/a	70%	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