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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 2
Module Code	FC004
School	SALIS
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NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Description

The module will focus on the listening and speaking skills necessary to meet the demands of undergraduate courses taught in an English-speaking academic environment. There will also be a focus on academic reading and writing skillsas well as study and exam preparation skills. Students will 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 B2:2 (CEFR)

Learning Outcomes

1. Participate in discussions and make short oral presentations in an academic context
2. Summarise the main points of detailed academic texts
3. Process aural discourse effectively in order to understand the main points of spoken English when used in lectures, seminars and other academic contexts
4. Use the conventions of academic discourse in relation to citing and referencing and avoiding plagiarism
5. Discriminate between different registers and select the most appropriate language for academic purposes
6. Describe their preferred study habits and exam preparation techniques

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 listening and reading texts, students will be given extensive practice in all four skills in an integrated fashion. However, in this module particular attention will be paid to the development of academic listening and speaking skills. Specific strategies for dealing with academic texts effectively will be focused on and students will be encouraged to refine their ability to display their knowledge effectively. Students will reflect on their current study skills and exam preparation techniques and encouraged to experiment with alternative techniques and approaches..

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Course Work Breakdown
Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Performance evaluation	written summary 1	10%	Week 8
Performance evaluation	written summary 2	20%	Sem 2 End
Presentation	group presentation	30%	Sem 2 End
Practical/skills evaluation	listening test	30%	Sem 2 End
Short answer questions	vocabulary tests	5%	As required
Performance evaluation	Library skills test delivered by library staff	5%	Sem 2 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