Module: English for Academic Purposes 1

Module Specifications.

Current Academic Year 2024 - 2025

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Date posted: September 2024

Module Title	English for Academic Purposes 1
Module Code	EN373 (ITS) / ESL1010 (Banner)
Faculty	Humanities & Social Sciences	School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Fiona Gallagher
Module Teachers	Martin Toal
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	Not Available
Co-requisite	Not Available
Compatibles	Not Available
Incompatibles	Not Available

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Description

Students will focus on the reading and writing skills necessary to meet the demands of using English in an English-speaking academic environment. The module will also help students to further develop their awareness of appropriacy and register in relation to their use of English in an academic environment. Materials used in this module are mainly pitched at B2 (CEFR) and higher

Learning Outcomes

1. use effective reading strategies when dealing with specialised, academic texts (e.g. identify key points; examine graphic material; interpret detailed data)
2. write academic essays using an appropriate style and register
3. plan and organise their writing effectively
4. critically reflect on a variety of topical issues in order to describe, explain and support their opinions
5. identify suitably academic words and phrases for use in academic contexts
6. manage, interpret and source materials using a variety of digital devices and tools

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	Participation in and engagement with tasks during weekly timetabled sessions
Independent Study	71	Further study in particular language areas; self-arranged discussion with peers on topics covered in class; self-arranged study groups with peers on particular language areas; engagement with supplementary learning materials and texts in English Preparation for CA assessments
Directed learning	30	Post-class review of materials and learning focus; completion of set tasks
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

academic English language
Using a variety of academic reading texts, students will be given extensive practice in academic reading and writing. Specific strategies for sourcing and dealing with academic texts effectively will be focused on. Students will be encouraged to refine their ability to display their knowledge effectively, particularly in written form. Particular attention will be paid to the development of notetaking and highlighting skills.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	reading	45%	Week 8
Completion of online activity	library search task	5%	Week 7
Essay	short academic essay writing	50%	Week 10

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories: Resit category 1: A resit is available for both* components of the module. Resit category 2: No resit is available for a 100% continuous assessment module. Resit category 3: No resit is available for the continuous assessment component where there is a continuous assessment and examination element.
* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a Continuous Assessment/Examination split; where the module is 100% continuous assessment, there will also be a resit of the assessment
This module is category 1

Indicative Reading List

OUP: 0, Essential: Oxford Advanced Learner Dictionary;,
Huntley, Helen: 2006, Essential Academic Vocabulary,

Other Resources

None