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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	English Language 6
Module Code	EN316
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

This module will focus on the further development of students' vocabulary range and mastery of grammatical structures and functions in English at CEF level C2. There will also be a focus on the four language skills so that students can operate to near native competence in their use of English. There will be a particular focus on academic writing contexts and conventionsMinimum exit level for this module is C1 (CEFR)

Learning Outcomes

1. Summarise key points of highly complex, demanding texts
2. Demonstrate a high level of mastery of idiomatic expressions and colloquialisms in a broad range of language contexts
3. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to participate effectively in team-based projects
4. Express themselves with a high degree of flexibility and accuracy in all social, academic and professional settings

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent learning	101	group discussions; extending/practising language; assignment writing
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

Language course which contains topics of general interest and which seeks to enhancelexical and grammatical use.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	summary writing 1 and 2	50%	n/a
Project	n/a	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

Other Resources

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Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

BSSAO

Study Abroad (DCU Business School)

ECSAO

Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)

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