Module: English Reading and Writing Skills

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	English Reading and Writing Skills
Module Code	EN375
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Barra Oseaghdha Semester 2: Barra Oseaghdha Autumn: Barra Oseaghdha
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

Description

This module will focus on helping students attain a Lower Advanced level of written English.. There will be a focus on general reading and writing skills. In addition, there will be a focus on widening students' vocabulary range and improving their mastery of grammatical structures and functions in English Materials used in this module are mainly pitched at CEFR level B2

Learning Outcomes

1. demonstrate a good command of a wide range of vocabulary so that effective communication can take place in a broad range of situations
2. employ effective reading techniques and strategies in order to fully understand detailed reading texts in a range of genres and formats
3. use a good level of linguistic knowledge in order to express themselves coherently in writing
4. students will be able to plan and organise their writing effectively in a range of genres and styles
5. students will be able to write using an appropriate style and register
6. students will be able to describe their opinions and critically reflect on the opinions of others

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	24	participation in weekly timetabled sessions. This also involves engaging in group discussions and various tasks during the sessions
Independent Study	71	practising English; reading for assignments; writing assignments
Directed learning	30	Post-class review of materials and learning focus; completion of set homework and further study 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

reading and writing skills
Using a variety of authentic reading texts and writing tasks, students will be given practice in reading and writing. Strategies to improve their reading skills and to plan and organise their writing effectively will be highlighted. Language points and lexical items will be dealt with as they arise from the texts and tasks. Students can expect to revise, consolidate and extend their command of previously encountered structure and lexis and to broaden their ability to function in a variety of situations, using a broad range of different formats.

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	class writing tasks	50%	As required
Practical/skills evaluation	reading tasks	50%	As required

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)
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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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