QA0S008 - Language & Skills for Academic Study 01 Sep 2021 - 31 Aug 2027 | Version 1
Associated Module Information
| Module Code: | QA0S008 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Module Title: | Language & Skills for Academic Study | ||
| Faculty: | Faculty of Business and Creative Industries | ||
| Faculty Group: | FBCI Faculty | ||
| Faculty Sub Group: | FBCI Faculty | ||
| Module Leader: | Gabrielle Albertelli, Ian Chisholm | ||
| Module Team: | Annabel Ryan, Sonya Killip, Shane Galvin | ||
| First Intended Intake: | SEP 2021 | Final Year of Intake: | 2026 |
| Date Closed: | |||
| Credit Value: | 0 | Credit Level: | 3 |
| Language: | English | ||
| Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: | 0 | ||
| Equivalent Module: | |||
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Document Version Information
| Version | 1 |
|---|---|
| Valid From | 01 Sep 2021 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2027 |
Module Aims
The aim of this module is to prepare students for the linguistic challenges of the credit-bearing International Foundation Programme. Students on the 3-term IFP require additional support with English language and this module aims to ensure that learners have reached an appropriate level of ability and confidence in their language skills so as to embark on the IFP with the best possible chance of completing the course successfully.
Content Summary
The module focuses on the development of academic vocabulary and grammatical structures and aims to enhance students’ reading, writing, listening and speaking skills. The module also aims to enhance students’ use of functional language through the completion of a group video project based around a current UK issue.
Learning and Teaching Methods
| Activity Type | Hours |
|---|---|
| Seminar | 90 |
| Tutorial | 8 |
| Directed Study | 32 |
| Formative Assessment - Scheduled | 6 |
| Groupwork | 24 |
| Total Hours Selected | 160 |
Learning Outcomes
| # | Learning Outcome |
|---|---|
| LO1 | Present and communicate information in a variety of written formats at a language level appropriate to level 3 study |
| LO2 | Communicate effectively in spoken English in a variety of contexts |
| LO3 | Understand and explain written and recorded texts in English |
Module Requisites
N/A
Assessment Criteria
| Assessment Category | Assessment Type | Description | Duration | Word Count | Weight (%) | Best of? | Pass Mark |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment | Time-constrained assessment (Onsite) 1 | Listening Test | 60 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Asynchronous Assessment | Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | Group Presentation | 20 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Oral Assessment | Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | Speaking Test | 5 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 2 | Writing Test | 90 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
| Synchronous Onsite Assessment (Exam) | Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | Reading Test | 90 | N/A | 20 | No | 40 |
Assessment Matrix
| Assessment Type | Learning Outcomes | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| LO1 | LO2 | LO3 | |
| Time-constrained assessment (Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |
| Practical Coursework 1 (Asynch) | ✔ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Oral Assessment (Internally assessed, Onsite) 1 | ✘ | ✔ | ✘ |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 2 | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ |
| Onsite Closed Book Examination 1 | ✘ | ✘ | ✔ |