Module: Advanced English Language Skills 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Advanced English Language Skills 1
Module Code	EN222
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Fiona Gallagher Semester 2: Fiona Gallagher Autumn: Fiona Gallagher
Module Teachers	Barra Oseaghdha Fiona Gallagher Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
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

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Independent Study	70	Consulting websites, coursebooks, preparing for discussions
Group work	31	No 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	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	n/a	50%	n/a
Group project	n/a	50%	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
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

Other Resources

None

Programme or List of Programmes

BSSA	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
BSSAO	Study Abroad (DCU Business School)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
EMLDAI	EM in Law, Data &Artificial Intelligence
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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