ENGL C8Z01 - English 1

Module Details

Module Code: ENGL C8Z01
Full Title: English 1
Valid From:: Semester 1 - 2019/20 ( June 2019 )
Language of Instruction:English
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits:: 5
Module Owner:: Cathriona Connor
Departments: Unknown
Module Description: This module aims to develop learners’ English language proficiency at approximately level B1+ to B2- on the CERFL. Learners will explore topics of a general, business and academic nature as a means of building vocabulary, grammar, comprehension skills, and oral/written fluency. Learners receive training in basic strategies for language learning, e.g., keeping a vocabulary notebook, using a monolingual learners’ dictionary, and reading extensively with graded readers.
 
Module Learning Outcome
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Module Learning Outcome Description
MLO1 Listen to spoken English at level B1+ to B2- and demonstrate comprehension by, for example, correctly identifying gist and some detail.
MLO2 Demonstrate oral fluency at level B1+ to B2- in general discourse and some academic discourse.
MLO3 Read texts on general and course-related topics at level B1+ to B2-, and demonstrate comprehension by, for example, summarising or interpreting key points in the text.
MLO4 Write short texts relevant to the student's immediate needs, such as emails to lecturers and fellow students, applying vocabulary and grammar with some accuracy at level B1+ to B2-.
MLO5 Employ effective strategies for vocabulary building, to include effective use of a monolingual learners' dictionary, and creation of a personalised vocabulary record.
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
Listening
Listening Practice: Listening to authentic audio on a range of topics of relevance and interest to learners, e.g., TEDTalks on business and academic topics. Using listening practice to develop authentic listening skills, comprehension, and critical thinking. Using listening practice to notice spoken language, formal and informal.
Speaking
Academic speaking: asking questions in a lecture; seeking clarification, explanation, repetition; discussing coursework with lecturers and classmates. Non-academic speaking: Conversing about topics familiar to the student, e.g., talking about one's background, interests, experiences in Ireland, daily life.
Reading
Employing reading strategies, such as skimming, scanning, reading for gist and inference. Making effective use of a graded reader. Intensive reading practice.
Writing
Writing semi-formal emails in an academic context, e.g., emailing a lecturer to ask about coursework, to explain absence, to request to be excused from an event, to request an extension, or to submit a file (e.g., an assignment, or CA absence form). Writing informal emails, e.g., to friends/classmates, using appropriate register and language. Recognising writing correction marks. Writing abbreviations for effective note-taking.
Vocabulary
Working with academic vocabulary. Building your vocabulary, e.g.,by recording new vocabulary items regularly. Making effective use of a monolingual learners' dictionary to identify type of vocabulary item and usage. Working with vocabulary in context. Personalising and self-regulating your learning by focusing on one's own vocabulary needs.
Grammar
Grammar is mainly taught in context, e.g., by noticing grammar that occurs in reading and listening texts. Question forms are revised, so that learners will be better equipped to ask questions in lectures and tutorials. Other grammar points encountered at this (B1+ to B2-) level may include a review of basic tenses (present simple and continuous, present perfect, past simple and continuous, future forms); basic modals; verb agreement.
Pronunciation
Pronunciation is taught in context; using an online learners' dictionary to research correct sounds, syllable stress and intonation; the listen-repeat approach; the 3-step approach.
Strategy Training
Keeping a vocabulary notebook; using a monolingual dictionary effectively; self-correcting errors; extensive reading practices using graded readings; noticing gaps in your language and personalizing your vocabulary building.
Module Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Course Work100.00%
Module Special Regulation
 

Assessments

Full-time

Course Work
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 5
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Vocabulary project. This may take the form of a vocabulary notebook/portfolio, where learners record details of new vocabulary items, using a monolingual learners' dictionary - an ongoing project that learners work on from week 1 to 10.
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 10 Learning Outcome 3
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Reading project. This may take the form of a portfolio of completed reading tasks, e.g., an extensive reading project using graded readers at the learner's proficiency level, and/or intensive reading tasks on academic/business topics - an ongoing project that learners work on from week 1 to 10.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 9 Learning Outcome 1
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Listening Test to assess comprehension of academic and general discourse at approximately level B1+ to B2-.
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 to assess pronunciation, fluency, range of lexis, grammar and accuracy at approximately level B1+ to B2-.
Assessment Type Class Test % of Total Mark 20
Marks Out Of 0 Pass Mark 0
Timing S1 Week 12 Learning Outcome 3,4
Duration in minutes 0
Assessment Description
Class test, including writing tasks, questions on usage (vocabulary and grammar in context), 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 sessions that are highly communicative in nature, to maximise student interaction. Lessons can integrate skills (reading, writing, listening and speaking) and systems (grammar, vocabulary, phonology); or may focus on a particular skill or system. Every Week 4.00 4
Directed Reading Non Contact Regular reading tasks to include some intensive and extensive reading practices. Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Study Non Contact Writing and other assignments, such as grammar and vocabulary exercises. 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 No Description Every Week 2.00 2
Directed Reading Non Contact No Description Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Study Non Contact No Description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Weekly Learner Workload 9.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Dummett, P., Stephenson H., and Langford, L.. (2015), Keynote Intermediate, National Geographic Learning, UK.
  • Mascull, B.. (2017), Business Vocabulary in Use Intermediate, 3rd. Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, [ISBN: 978-131662998].
  • McCarthy, M. and O'Dell, F.. (2016), Academic Vocabulary in Use, 2nd edition. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, [ISBN: 978-110759166].
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