Module: Advanced English Language Skills 2

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	Advanced English Language Skills 2
Module Code	EN241
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Barra Oseaghdha Semester 2: Barra Oseaghdha Autumn: Barra Oseaghdha
Module Teachers	Agnes Maillot Barra Oseaghdha Fiona Gallagher Martin Toal Catherine Geraghty
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

The purpose of this module is to improve the skills of reading, listening and writing in general English; To develop language learning strategies and techniques; To increase awareness of English-speaking cultures and societies. Materials used in this module are mainly pitched at CEFR level C1

Learning Outcomes

1. Use effective reading strategies and techniques when dealing with complex written texts
2. Use a wide range of commonly used lexical chunks and structures accurately and fluently
3. Plan, organise and produce appropriate written texts in a variety of contexts.
4. Extract information from reasonably sophisticated aural text.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Online activity	28	No Description
Independent Study	48	No Description
Assignment Completion	25	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

Reading texts
Varieties of English; contemporary literary texts; world newspapers for general topics mainly pitched at C1 level (CEFR)

Strategies for effective reading

spoken language

Strategies for effective listening

Production of a range of writing texts with an emphasis on practical text production such as notes/reports/essays

Development of writing strategies"

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
In Class Test	n/a	50%	Week 10
In Class Test	n/a	50%	Sem 2 End

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

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IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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