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Module Specifications

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

Module Title	English for Academic Purposes 1
Module Code	FC003
School	SALIS
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

Students will focus on the reading and writing skills necessary to meet the demands of undergraduate courses taught in an English-speaking academic environment. There will also be a focus on raising students' awareness of different learning styles and strategies. The module will also help students to further develop their awareness of appropriacy and register in relation to their use of English in an academic environment.The minimum exit level for this module is B2:1 (CEFR)

Learning Outcomes

1. Use effective reading strategies when dealing with specialised, academic texts (e.g. identify key points; examine graphic material; interpret detailed data)
2. Write academic essays using an appropriate style and register
3. Plan and organise their writing effectively
4. Apply a variety of learning strategies to a particular context
5. Critically reflect on a varitey of topical issues in order to describe, exlain and support their opinions
6. Identify suitably academic words and phrases for use in academic contexts

Workload	Full-time hours per semester
*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Lecture	48	No Description
Independent learning	139	No Description
Total Workload: 187

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

Using a variety of academic reading texts, students will be given extensive practice in academic reading and writing. Specific strategies for dealing with academic texts effectively will be focused on. Students will be encouraged to refine their ability to display their knowledge effectively, particularly in written form. Particular attention will be paid to the development of notetaking and highlighting skills. Students will be reflect on their own preferred learning styles and consider alternative approaches..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Practical/skills evaluation	reading	45%	Week 12
Short answer questions	vocabulary exercises	10%	As required
Essay	n/a	45%	Week 12

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