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Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title
Module Code
School
Module Co-ordinatorSemester 1: Fiona Gallagher
Semester 2: Fiona Gallagher
Autumn: Fiona Gallagher
Module TeachersBarra Oseaghdha
Fiona Gallagher
Martin Toal
NFQ level 8 Credit Rating
Pre-requisite None
Co-requisite None
Compatibles None
Incompatibles None
Coursework Only
As for main assessment
Description

The purpose of this module is: to increase language skills to Advanced (C1) level; to widen the students structural and lexical choices in all settings.

Learning Outcomes

1. express their views and opinions on reasonably complex topics using well-constructed and accurate written English
2. follow with relative ease and extract key information from a wide range of sophisticated and complex written texts
3. understand complex aural texts with relative ease
4. use spoken English fluently and flexibly in order to participate in spoken discussions on a wide range of topical issues
5. Use intercultural communicative skills effectively
6. manage, interpret and create meaning using a variety of digital devices and tools



Workload Full-time hours per semester
Type Hours Description
Lecture24No Description
Independent Study70Consulting websites, coursebooks, preparing for discussions
Group work31No Description
Total Workload: 125

All module information is indicative and subject to change. For further information,students are advised to refer to the University's Marks and Standards and Programme Specific Regulations at: http://www.dcu.ie/registry/examinations/index.shtml

Indicative Content and Learning Activities

language development
Language course which contains topics of general interest and which seeks to enhance lexical and grammatical use.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment% Examination Weight%
Course Work Breakdown
TypeDescription% of totalAssessment Date
In Class Testn/a50%n/a
Group project n/a50%n/a
Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories;
1 = A resit is available for all components of the module
2 = No resit is available for 100% continuous assessment module
3 = No resit is available for the continuous assessment component
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