Programme/Approved Electives for 2026/27
None
Available as a Free Standing Elective
No
Open only to NON-NATIVE SPEAKERS OF ENGLISH following placement assessment and recommendation by the Language Centre.
Any of the following EAP and 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 4 (EAP 4)Academic English for Business 1 (AEB 1)Academic English for Business 2 (AEB 2)Advanced Business English Communication (ABEC)
Through class-based workshops, assignments and on-line resources, the module will focus on strengthening the key writing, reading and oral communication skills needed for success in academic work. Content will include: extracting information, summarising and paraphrasing, citing sources and compiling bibliographies, identifying the elements and functions of an academic essay, developing process writing skills, etc. Time will also be allocated for the development of discussion skills especially those related to presenting evidence, discussing an opinion, turn taking, etc.
Aims
To further enhance the key written and spoken communication skills of identified non-native English speaking students.
Intended Learning Outcomes
Read, extract relevant information and critically evaluate in order to summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information from extended academic texts: 1,2,3,4,5,6Research, prepare and construct a well- organised and coherent undergraduate academic paper: 1,3,4,5Develop strategies to communicate effectively and appropriately in academic situations: 2,5,6Develop an ability to use appropriate academic and semi-technical vocabulary: 1,2,3,4,5,6Write in an academic style, cite sources accurately and produce a bibliography: 1,3,4,5
44 hours classroom time64 hours pre-class preparation and coursework42 hours independent revision and practice / KLE assignments
Description of Module Assessment