ENL-10031: English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1)

School of Humanities

ENL-10031

English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1)

Co-ordinator:

Mrs Jody Harlowe Room: CBB2.053,

Teaching Team:

Level:

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

School Office:

Tel: 01782 733147

Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Prerequisites

Recommendation by English Language Unit (ELU).

Barred Combinations

Any of the following EAP modules within the same academic year: English for Academic Purposes 2 ( EAP 2) English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3) English for Academic Purposes 4 (EAP 4)

Description

EAP 1

This module will help students strengthen the fundamental English skills they will need for success with their academic work. Through a series of workshops, lectures, assignments, on-line tasks, practical work and small group and individual projects, students will improve their ability to:
· write clear and grammatically correct sentences
· read and identify key information from extended academic texts
· summarise, paraphrase and combine key information from a variety of sources
· cite sources accurately and produce a bibliography
· understand the purpose of an undergraduate academic essay, its components and structure
· respond appropriately to set essay questions
· follow and extract key information from academic lectures
· speak with clearer and more accurate pronunciation and intonation
participate more meaningfully in small group discussions and in academic situations

Aims

To improve the fundamental academic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills that will be necessary for the academic success of identified non-native English speaking students.

Intended Learning Outcomes

read , summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of academic texts. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
use correct citation methods and produce bibliographies will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
understand the components of an essay and its purpose and structure; and accurately respond to an essay question.

will be achieved by assessments: 2,3
produce coherent and grammatically correct English sentences . will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
develop strategies for approaching extended reading texts. will be achieved by assessments: 1,3
recognise the function of discourse markers as an aid to understanding academic lectures. will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
improve their pronuciation and intonation of English. will be achieved by assessments: 1,4
develop strategies to participate more meaningfully in group discussions and in academic situations. will be achieved by assessments: 1,4

Study hours

36 hours classroom time
72 pre-class preparation and coursework
42 private study/ Web CT assignments

Description of Module Assessment

01: Online Tasks weighted 30%

Exercises in a series of skill areas of academic English
A series of on-line tasks assessing reading, writing, listening and language structure. Each task will be taken under timed conditions and students will be given immediate feedback.

02: Practical Assessment weighted 30%

A series of writing tasks of approximately 250-350 words.
Once assessed, individual tasks will be re-submitted as a portfolio. Students will be able to use these to note personal strengths and weaknesses, and reflect on progress made.

03: 2 Hour Exam weighted 20%

An unseen examination
A two-hour examination covering syntax, essay structure, citation and reading comprehension.

04: Practical Assessment weighted 20%

Listening and speaking assessed activities
Students will be assessed on their preparation and participation in a mock seminar lasting no more than 45 minutes.

Version: (1.04S) Created: 04/Jun/2010

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