Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Conduct field research on a range of topics relating to Irish culture and society |
MLO2 |
Present, analyse, evaluate and compare the findings |
MLO3 |
Lead and engage in discussion of topics studied, using appropriate discursive structures for exposition, argument and exressing opinions |
MLO4 |
Understand a range of complex listening material including conversations, lectures, extracts from T.V. and radio |
MLO5 |
Read and understand texts from a range of non-fiction and fiction sources |
MLO6 |
Write in a variety of styles and registers |
Module Indicative Content |
Contemporary Topics
TV and radio extracts chosen by lecturer; articles from the media chosen by the students; discussion on Irish and Erasmus students' attitudes to 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
Writing a variety of text-types; recognising and changing style and register; study of model texts; writing strategies
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Reading
Reading and understanding a range of text-types; reading strategies; reading for gist, detail and inference
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Subskills
Grammar and lexis will be included in the presentations and recycles in class in various tasks; pronunciation will be taught retrospectively as it arises in context
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DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment
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 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.
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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.
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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Other Resources |
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website, www.rte.ie.
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website, www.irishtimes.ie.
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website, www.onestopenglish.com.
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website, www.cambridgeenglish.org.
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website, www.englishclub.com.
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website, www.guardian.co.uk.
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website, www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/learningengli
sh.
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website, www.skynews.com.
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website, www.euronews.com.
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