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LEARNING OUTCOMES
Academic Reading
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
R1
R2
R3
R4
R5
R6
R7
R8
R9
R10
R11
Academic Writing
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
W1
W2
W3
W4
W5
W6
W7
W8
plan, draft, write, edit and re-write a range of extended subject specific academic
texts of different genres ( e.g. cause and effect, describing a process,
comparison/contrast, presenting an argument, evaluation, exposition, discussing
problems and solutions, providing definitions) and text types (e.g. essays, lab
reports, poster presentation, PowerPoint slides).
use dictionaries, grammar references, spell checker and grammar checker as well
as teacher and peer feedback to edit and redraft a document.
use a range of simple and complex grammatical structures, cohesive devices and
general and academic vocabulary to produce accurate, coherent and effective
written texts.
synthesise and paraphrase texts and use to support academic writing.
use notes to summarise and paraphrase texts accurately.
develop an argument in a text.
develop a critical voice in their written work.
cite and reference texts correctly, understand plagiarism and how to avoid it.
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Academic Speaking
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
S1
S2
S3
S4
S5
S6
S7
take part actively and effectively in academic group discussions and seminars.
present the results of academic reading and listening and use notes to present
ideas orally, in a presentation, seminar or discussion.
summarise and reformulate ideas.
contribute to group understanding of ideas and concepts.
negotiate meaning and outcomes through participation in a group.
use accurate grammar, vocabulary and appropriate eye contact and gestures to
produce comprehensible speech.
use pronunciation, stress and intonation to produce comprehensible speech.
Academic Listening
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
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L2
L3
L4
L5
L6
L7
understand how connected speech differs from written text and be able to extract
meaning from extended connected speech.
prepare for a lecture by pre-reading and predicting key content and vocabulary
extract key information from a lecture and distinguish it from supporting and
unnecessary information.
make accurate and effective notes on a lecture using symbols, abbreviations,
headings, linear notes, patterns, spider grams and tables etc.
understand how a lecture can be structured, paraphrased and recapped.
follow up a lecture by using notes to make a summary and engage in further
reading or discussion to establish key information.
take part in academic group discussions and seminars.
Academic Vocabulary
On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
V1
V2
V3
V4
V5
V6
V7
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identify their language learning strengths, weaknesses and needs based on the
EAP learning outcomes.
devise strategies for improving specific language skills, including locating suitable
resources.
use feedback (from teachers, peers, and own learning) to reflect on their
language learning successes and failures.
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