Module Learning Outcome |
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Module Learning Outcome Description |
MLO1 |
Discuss written English at advanced (C2) level in academic contexts, including research proposals and literature reviews. |
MLO2 |
Write a research proposal and literature review, adhering to academic conventions. |
MLO3 |
Consider key points in spoken academic discourse at C2 level, in particular in discussions of research methods and research projects. |
MLO4 |
Use a broad range of advanced (C2) lexis and grammar in their spoken and written English, on academic and general topics. |
MLO5 |
Participate effectively in an academic reading seminar. |
MLO6 |
Demonstrate an understanding of the role of social construction in their own language development. |
Module Indicative Content |
Reading
Academic reading. Reading critically.
Reading intensively at C2 level. Reading research proposals and literature reviews.
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Writing
Writing a research proposal. Writing research questions. Describing research methods. Writing a lit review. Paraphrasing.
Synopsis and synthesis. Advanced techniques for referencing and avoiding plagiarism.
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Listening
Academic listening at C2 level. Listening to discussions of seminal works. Understanding key concepts. Listening to academic argument.
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Use of English
Advanced-level (C1) lexis, grammar and usage.
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Speaking
Seminar Skills: participating in a shared reading seminar; giving a spoken summary of a text; discussing key points in a text; raising questions; giving your understanding; expressing agreement or disagreement; asking for clarification.
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Vocabulary
Functional language for participating in a reading seminar. Academic vocabulary for discussing research and study aims; describing research methods; describing problems and situations; presenting an argument; talking about meaning; points of view; degrees of certainty.
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Grammar
Relative clauses and other types of clause.
Pronouns, substitution and leaving-out words. Advanced adjectives and adverbs.
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Strategy Training
Recognising the role of social construction in language development.
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Module Resources
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Recommended Book Resources |
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Hewings, M.. (2005), Advanced Grammar in Use, [ISBN: 0521532914].
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McCarthy, M. and O'Dell, F.. (2006), English Vocabulary in Use Advanced, [ISBN: 0521677467].
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This module does not have any article/paper resources |
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This module does not have any other resources |
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