Module Details
Module Code: |
ENGL E7005 |
Full Title:
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Erasmus English 1
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Valid From:: |
Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 ) |
Language of Instruction: | English |
Module Owner:: |
Colette Henry
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Module Description: |
The aim of the Erasmus English course is to improve students’ general proficiency in English, with particular emphasis on oral fluency, presentation skills and intercultural competence.
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Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Research and present a topic in English |
MLO2 |
Lead a discussion in English and engage in wide-ranging discussion of topics studied |
MLO3 |
Work and solve problems with students of other nationalities |
MLO4 |
Write e-mails, formal and informal texts in the appropriate register |
MLO5 |
Understand a range of complex listening material including conversations, lectures, extracts from T.V. and radio |
MLO6 |
Read and understand texts from a range of non-fiction and fiction sources. |
Pre-requisite learning |
Module Recommendations
This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named DkIT module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
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No recommendations listed |
Module Indicative Content |
Contemporary topics
TV and radio extracts chosen by lecturer;
articles from the media chosen by students;
national and international themes
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Speaking
Student presentations and discussions
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Listening
Listening materials from a range of sources including TV and radio; listening strategies; listening for gist, detail and inference
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Writing
A variety of text-types; recognising and changing register; study of model texts; writing strategies
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Reading
Reading and understanding a variety of text-types; reading strategies; reading for gist and detail
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Subskills
Grammar and lexis will be included in the presentations and recycled in class in various tasks; Pronunciation will be taught retrospectively as it arises
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Module Assessment
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Assessment Breakdown | % |
Course Work | 100.00% |
Module Special Regulation |
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AssessmentsFull Time On Campus
Reassessment Requirement |
A repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
Module Workload
Workload: Full Time On Campus |
Workload Type |
Contact Type |
Workload Description |
Frequency |
Average Weekly Learner Workload |
Hours |
Lecture |
Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
4.00 |
4 |
Independent Study |
Non Contact |
No Description |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
This module has no Part Time On Campus workload. |
Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Raymond Murphy. (2012), English Grammar in Use with Answers, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
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Cambridge ESOL. (2012), Cambridge ESOL, 2012, Cambridge English Advanced 5 Self-study Pack (Student's Book with Answers and Audio CDs (2)): Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge ESOL (CAE Practice Tests), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
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Cambridge ESOL. (2012), Cambridge ESOL, 2012, Cambridge English First 5 Self-study Pack (Student's Book with Answers and Audio CDs (2)): Authentic Examination Papers from Cambridge ESOL (FCE Practice Tests), Cambridge University Press, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
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