ENL-30003: Pronunciation and Fluency Improvement 3

To enable non-native-English speaking students to focus on improving fluency, while continuing to work on troublesome areas of English pronunciation, and developing the confidence and skills to lead and participate in academic seminar discussions. Students will work on pronunciation in formal settings, such as seminar discussions and interviews, and developing more 'natural-sounding' English. Ample opportunities will be provided for discussion activities for academic purposes and students will have the opportunity to prepare and deliver a brief seminar discussion on a topic negotiated with the tutor.

Intended Learning Outcomes

speak with improved pronunciation, accent and comprehensibility will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
speak with greater fluency and more native-like intonation will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
speak with increased ease and confidence will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
converse in a manner appropriate to the setting and to a variety of audiences, including academic staff, peers and professional contacts. will be achieved by assessments: 01, 02
prepare and deliver an effective academic seminar discussion. will be achieved by assessments: 02
properly manage a discussion involving a number of participants. will be achieved by assessments: 02

Study hours

20 hours classroom time
75 hours pre-class preparation and coursework
55 hours independent revision and practice

Description of Module Assessment

01: Seminar weighted 50%

Leading a seminar discussion
The student will prepare, introduce and lead a seminar discussion of 20 minutes' duration.

02: Class Participation weighted 50%

Active participation in class discussions
Active participation in class sessions and activities, including pronunciation practice sessions, peer feedback on seminars and discussions on topics agreed in advance by the class, is essential to achieving the outcomes of this module.

Version: (1.06B) Updated: 02/Oct/2013

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