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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	English Language 3
Module Code	EN215
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Vera Sheridan Semester 2: Vera Sheridan Autumn: Vera Sheridan
Module Teacher	Vera Sheridan
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	10
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The purpsoe of this module is to develop proficiency at understanding language use at an advanced level; To explore ways in which syntax, grammar and usage are used in different textual and language settings; To develop an awareness of semantic distinctions; To enhance understanding of lexical collocation

Learning Outcomes

1. Recognise and use appropriate grammatical forms.
2. Analyse and produce complex sentences.
3. Use metalanguage to describe and analyse texts.
4. Extract information from complex texts.
5. Minimum exit level B2 (CEFR)

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Tutorial	48	Interactive seminars
Independent learning time	48	No Description
Assignment	29	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

Indicative content.
various.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assignment	n/a	100%	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