Module: English Language in Use

Module Specifications..

Current Academic Year 2023 - 2024

Please note that this information is subject to change.

Module Title	English Language in Use
Module Code	EN371
School	SALIS
Module Co-ordinator	Semester 1: Fiona Gallagher Semester 2: Fiona Gallagher Autumn: Fiona Gallagher
Module Teachers	Fiona Gallagher Martin Toal Catherine Geraghty
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

Coursework Only

Description

This module aims to enhance the communciation skills of students whose level of English is equivalent to CEFR B2 or higher. There will be a particular focus on the development of the four language skills (speaking, listening, reading and writing) and on broadening students' vocabulary and syntactical range so that they can communicate easily on a wide range of topics. Materials used in this module are mainly pitched at CEFR level C1

Learning Outcomes

1. give their opinions and participate in discussions on a wide range of topical issues
2. communicate effectively in written format on a range of contemporary topics
3. understand the key points of a range of moderately complex oral and written texts with relative ease
4. communicate effectively as part of a multicultural group
5. manage, interpret and create meaning using a variety of digital devices and tools

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full-time hours per semester
Lecture	36	Participation in weekly timetabled sessions
Independent Study	121	Further study in particular language areas; engagement with supplementary learning materials and texts in English Preparation for CA assessments
Group work	30	self-arranged discussion with peers on topics covered in class; self-arranged study groups with peers on particular language areas;
Total Workload: 187

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
Students' language skills will improve through completion of a range of tasks, both individual and group-based

Assessment Breakdown
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Course Work Breakdown
Assignment	writing tasks	30%	Sem 1 End
Practical/skills evaluation	oral aural skills	40%	Sem 1 End
In Class Test	language skills test	30%	Sem 1 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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ECSA	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
ECSAO	Study Abroad (Engineering & Computing)
HMSA	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
HMSAO	Study Abroad (Humanities & Soc Science)
IESA	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
IESAO	Study Abroad (Institute of Education)
SHSA	Study Abroad (Science & Health)
SHSAO	Study Abroad (Science & Health)

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