ENL-20005 - Module Specification
Language Centre
Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences

Programme/Approved Electives for 2024/25

Available as a Free Standing Elective

Co-requisites

None

Prerequisites

None

Barred Combinations

None

Description for 2024/25

This module will introduce some new forms of writing that you will need to be familiar with as you work through the remainder of your degree programme.
In this module you will take on the role of an intern at an international research company. As part of this role you will carry out some research on behalf of a very important client. You will produce three pieces of writing for the client - a legal memo, a case study and a research report - and develop a short poster presentation based on one of those pieces of writing. You will also be shown how you can use these skills in the workplace.

This module aims to provide undergraduate students of English with the discipline-specific skills they need in order to make the most of their degree including skills in close reading, critical analysis, research, writing and referencing. Through weekly close reading, discussion and critique, accompanied by writing and research exercises, this module will enable students to develop and practise the high-level academic skills that will enhance their learning.

Intended Learning Outcomes

access the subject-specific vocabulary necessary for successful engagement with their studies while at Keele: 1,2
demonstrate an awareness of the conventions and practices of communicating in English at undergraduate level: 1,2
demonstrate skills in close reading, research, writing and in the presentation of material in accordance with the conventions of their discipline: 1
demonstrate appropriate research and bibliographical skills, a capacity to construct a coherent, substantiated argument and a capacity to write clear and correct prose: 1
demonstrate a proficiency in information retrieval and analysis through research for seminars and project work: 1
apply key research and writing skills appropriately in relation to different projects: 1,2
present and discuss ideas through seminars and presentations: 2

Study hours

24 hours of seminars
48 hours seminar preparation
58 hours portfolio preparation
20 hours poster presentation preparation

School Rules

Students must be enrolled on the joint Keele-BFSU programme.

Description of Module Assessment