Module: English Integrated Skills 1

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	English Integrated Skills 1
Module Code	EN306
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Martin Toal Semester 2: Martin Toal Autumn: Martin Toal
Module Teachers	Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

None
As for the main assessment

Description

The purpose of this module is: To increase all language skills to upper intermediate (B2) level; To equip the student to participate effectively in discussions; To widen the students structural and lexical choices in all settings. Compulsory Attendance: Module EN 306 requires that students attend at least 80% of lectures. Where a student fails to do so, and in the absence of documentation to support extenuating circumstances, s/he will be required to present for a meeting with the Programme Chair, SALIS Teaching Convenor and/ or Module Coordinator in advance of attempting examinations/ assessments and/ or submitting coursework.

Learning Outcomes

1. Write and speak at an upper-intermediate level (B2 in the CEFR).
2. Participate in speaking situations using appropriate verbal strategies.
3. Speak fluently and without hesitation.
4. Write accurately.
5. Extract information from texts.

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	No Description
Directed learning	101	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

Indicative content
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

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

IFCBC	IFC Int. Business & Languages (Chinese)
IFCBE	IFCInter.Bus&Lang(English with Fr/Ge/Sp)
IFCCES	Int Foundation Cert (Science)
IFCMS	Int Foundation Cert (Mathematics)
IFPBMD	Pre-Masters Intl. Foundation Programme
IFPFIM	Pre-Masters Intl. Foundation Programme
IFPMBE	Pre-Mast Inter Found Prog Biopr Engin
SMPEC	Single Module Programme (Eng & Comp)

Date of Last Revision

10-NOV-10

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