Module Details

Module Code: ENGL B7Z18
Full Title: English 4
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction: 
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Cathriona Connor
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to develop learners' language proficiency at level B2. There is a strong focus on English for Academic Purposes (EAP), with learners developing skills in note-taking in lectures, critical thinking, analysing their reading, adhering to academic conventions, and learning to discuss their coursework using academic language.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Listen to lectures at level B2, and demonstrate comprehension by identifying the main points, and making notes that capture key content.
MLO2 Discuss (using language at B2 level) academic topics, including a discussion of the student’s own experience of coursework.
MLO3 Write texts that are relevant to the student’s needs, to include a business report and an academic essay, in adherence to writing conventions.
MLO4 Read authentic academic texts and demonstrate comprehension and critical thinking by critically analysing the texts.
MLO5 Use a variety of language forms relating to business and academia, to include phrasal verbs, collocations and use 2nd and 3rd conditional forms.
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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Module Indicative Content
Reading
Purposeful reading and note taking. Reading for deeper analysis. SP3R in-depth reading. Critical Reading. Reading of authentic academic texts and Journal articles. Business-related articles at B2 level.
Writing
Writing an academic essay following academic layout and conventions: introduction, paragraphing, conclusion. Supporting points with referencing, following conventions of Harvard Referencing. Writing a brief review of a journal article; summarising. Analysing the article and establishing the central points, themes, OR Writing an executive Business Report following all report writing conventions. Functional language for report writing.
Listening
Academic Listening at B2 Level. Authentic Listening. Listening actively to take notes in a lecture.
Writing
Speaking about/ explaining/ outlining/ the experience and process of completing an academic essay. Being able to choose and examine the main points of a journal article and to discuss them. Discussing the key academic vocabulary in an academic text and explain it.
Grammar
Articles a/an/the and NO article rules in detail. Conditionals 2 and 3. Selection of Phrasal verbs relating to business and study/academic English. Prepositional phrases and collocations used in Business English and study/academic English. Modal verbs for obligation/should/need to/must/ought to.
Vocabulary
Academic related vocabulary. Key terms and words relating to academic writing.
Strategy training
Using self-access material to consolidate grammar points from class; to practise listening; to consolidate vocabulary from class. Some handouts will be provided for self-directed study relating to material covered in class in order to review and consolidate language.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Listening test at level B2 with an emphasis on academic listening skills and comprehension.
Assessment Type Essay % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 6 Learning Outcome 3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Academic essay adhering to academic writing conventions.
Assessment Type Written Report % of Total Mark 10
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 8 Learning Outcome 3,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Business-style report
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 11 Learning Outcome 2
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Speaking test including a discussion of students' reading and coursework.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 30
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 4,5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
A test to include questions on grammar (e.g., 1st and 2nd conditional forms), use of English (e.g., phrasal verbs and collocations) and reading comprehension.
No Project
No Practical
No Final Examination
Reassessment Requirement
No repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will be offered solely on the basis of coursework and a repeat examination will not be offered.

DKIT reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Small-group language lessons. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Exercises in intensive and extensive reading. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Self-study language development tasks, e.g., in grammar and vocabulary. Writing tasks with corrections and feedback. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part-time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lecture Contact Small-group language lessons. Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact Self-study language development tasks, e.g., in grammar and vocabulary. Writing tasks with corrections and feedback. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephenson, H., Drummett, P. and Lansford, L.. (2016), Keynote Upper Intermediate Students' Book, National Geographic Learning / CEngage, UK.
  • McCarthy, M. and O'Dell, F.. (2016), Academic Vocabulary in Use, 2nd ed.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
  • McCarthy, M. and O'Dell, F.. (2017), Phrasal Verbs in Use, 2nd ed.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
  • Mascull, B.. (2017), Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate, 3rd ed.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
  • Mascull, B.. (2017), Business Vocabulary in Use Advanced., 3rd ed.. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
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