Language Learning Unit  
 
 
ENL-90006 English for Academic Purposes 2 (EAP 2)  
Co-ordinator: Mr Russell Clark    Room: CBB0.027, Tel:34293  
Teaching Team: Ms Robin  Bell, Miss Emma  Stevens, Mrs Allison  Gardner, Mrs Joanna  Brambley, Miss Leanne  Cole  
Level: 1, 2 or 3 Credits: 15 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 and AEB modules within the same academic year: English for Academic Purposes 1 (EAP 1) English for Academic Purposes 3 (EAP 3) English for Academic Purposes 4 (EAP 4) Academic English for Business 1 (AEB 1) Academic English for Business 2 (AEB 2) Advanced Business English Communication (ABEC)

Prerequisites
ONLY open to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH following a placement assessment and recommendation by English Language Unit (ELU)

Description

This module will help students develop and refine the specific writing, reading and verbal communication skills needed for success in their degree studies. Through a series of class-based workshops, tutorials and assignments students will improve their ability to:

&· extract key information from extended academic texts
&· summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from a variety of sources
&· identify an author's point of view, interpret data and read critically
&· cite sources accurately and produce a bibliography
&· research, prepare and construct an organised and coherent undergraduate academic essay
&· write in an accepted academic style
&· respond appropriately to set essay questions and prepare for essay examinations
&· understand and use key items of academic vocabulary
&· engage in academic discussion
&· prepare and deliver academic presentations
Aims
To improve the academic reading and writing skills necessary for the academic success of identified non-native English speaking students, and to help these students develop an active academic vocabulary.
Intended Learning Outcomes
read, extract relevant information, summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from extended academic texts. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
identify authorial stance and interpret data. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
write in an academic style, cite sources accurately and produce a bibliography will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3
research, prepare and construct an organised and coherent undergraduate academic essay. will be achieved by assessments: 2
respond appropriately to set essay questions and prepare for essay examinations. will be achieved by assessments: 2
develop and appropriately employ a bank of general academic and subject-specific vocabulary. will be achieved by assessments: 1,2,3,4
develop and deliver an academic presentation. will be achieved by assessments: 4
participate in academic discussions with peers and teachers. will be achieved by assessments: 3
Study hours
42 hours classroom time
66 pre-class preparation and coursework
42 private study/Web CT assignments
Description of Module Assessment
01: Online Tasks weighted 10%
Exercises in a series of skill areas of academic English
Five on-line tasks assessing vocabulary development, listening skills and use of language structure.
02: Practical Assessment weighted 50%
Five writing tasks.
Students will write one summary, one paraphrased paragraph, one formal essay plan and two drafts of an 800-word essay.
03: Seminar weighted 20%
Students take part in a group discussion of a theme covered during the classes
Students will participate in a 30-minute seminar during which the language of seminars and the academic vocabulary covered in class will be assessed
04: Presentation weighted 20%
A 15 minute presentation on a theme covered in class
Students will prepare and deliver a 15-minute presentation based on a theme covered during the class sessions. They will be assessed on the language particular to delivering presentations, presentation organisation, delivery and accuracy of vocabulary
Version: (1.05A) Created: 01/Oct/2013

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