ENL-90002: English for Academic Purposes 4 (EAP 4)

Language Learning Unit

ENL-90002

English for Academic Purposes 4 (EAP 4)

Co-ordinator:

Ms Ella Tennant Tel:33083

Teaching Team:

Mr Russell Clark, Mrs Linda Freeman, Miss Emma Stevens, Ms Ella Tennant, Mr Andrew Gater

Lecture Time:

See Timetable...

Level:

1, 2 or 3

Credits:

Study Hours:

150

School Office:

Tel: 01782 733960

Programme/Approved Electives for

None

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Yes

Barred Combinations

Any of the following EAP or AEB modules within the same academic year: English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2) English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3) Academic English for Business 1 (AEB 1) Academic English for Business 2 (AEB 2) Advanced Business English Communication (ABEC)

Prerequisites

Open to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH only, following placement assessment and recommendation by the English Language Unit (ELU)

Description

This module will help non-native-English-speaking students with strong basic English language skills build their specifically 'academic English' language skills and come to grips with UK academic conventions and expectations. Specific attention will be paid to: understanding the purpose, features and structure of undergraduate essays and oral presentations; developing essential critical/analytical reading and writing skills; compiling a bibliography; in-text citation conventions; building an active academic vocabulary; developing the communication skills essential to meaningful participation in seminar discussions and the successful delivery of an academic oral presentation. Classes are conducted workshop style, with emphasis on discovery, practical application and small group work.

Aims

Designed for students with strong basic skills, this module will help enhance the academic reading, writing and vocabulary skills needed for study, and will provide targeted pronunciation and oral communication practice.

Intended Learning Outcomes

employ and extend their working academic vocabulary in both spoken and written contexts. will be achieved by assessments: 01,02,03
plan, prepare and deliver an effective, informative and engaging team academic oral presentation, including using appropriate visuals, citation and referencing. will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02, 03
distinguish critical/analytical writing from descriptive writing and be able to produce both types in their own work as appropriate will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
assemble an organised, focussed and coherent undergraduate academic essay, including using appropriate citation and referencing will be achieved by assessments: 02

Study hours

22 hours classroom time
80 pre-class preparation and coursework
48 independent revision and practice

Description of Module Assessment

01: Class Test weighted 40%

In-class vocabulary tests
A series of four 10-15 minute quizzes on academic vocabulary previously covered in class. Answers will be gone over directly after each quiz.

02: Coursework weighted 40%

4 tasks and writing assignments
A series of 4 tasks and writing assignments of 150-250 words each including Worksheets on the purpose, features and structure of an academic essay; writing tasks on critical/analytical reading and writing skills.

03: Oral Presentation weighted 20%

15-minute team oral presentation
Students will plan and deliver a 15-minute team oral presentation on a topic related to their field of study.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 03/Mar/2013

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