Module: English Language Skills: Globalisation

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	English Language Skills: Globalisation
Module Code	ESL1000 (ITS: EN103)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

Description

To develop a deeper understanding of processes and issues concerning globalisation; To develop fluency and accuracy in the four language skill domains of Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing in the context of the topics: a)globalisation, b) language and intercultural learning; To foster group work by identifying common goals and working towards individual & group aims To develop peer-teaching skills To critically appraise own and other groups' peer teaching activities To develop report-writing skills Materials used in this module are mainly pitched at C1 (CEFR)

Learning Outcomes

1. research, present, reflect on and discuss complex critical scenarios relating to globalisation
2. plan, develop and execute an interactive peer teaching session on a topic related to globalisation
3. write critically reflective reports of peer-teaching sessions
4. demonstrate ability to work in mixed-nationality groups, contributing actively to process and outcome

*Type*	*Hours*	*Description*
Workload	Full time hours per semester
Lecture	12	Aspects of globalisation
Group work	12	Peer-teaching sessions
Independent Study	101	Post-class review of materials and learning focus; completion of set tasks 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
Total Workload: 125

Section Breakdown
CRN	20433	Part of Term	Semester 2
Coursework	0%	Examination Weight	0%
Grade Scale	40PASS	Pass Both Elements	Y
Resit Category	RC1	Best Mark	N
Module Co-ordinator	Fiona Gallagher	Module Teacher	Catherine Geraghty, Martin Toal

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Performance evaluation	Critical group peer-teaching session	30%	Week 1
Report(s)	Reflective reports on peer-teaching sessions	60%	Sem 1 End
Portfolio	Reflections and accounts of learning about content as well as English language skill development	10%	Sem 1 End

Reassessment Requirement Type
Resit arrangements are explained by the following categories; RC1: A resit is available for both^* components of the module. RC2: No resit is available for a 100% coursework module. RC3: No resit is available for the coursework component where there is a coursework and summative examination element. ^* ‘Both’ is used in the context of the module having a coursework/summative examination split; where the module is 100% coursework, there will also be a resit of the assessment

Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None
Compatibles	None
Incompatibles	None

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

Learning to learn skills (learner autonomy)

Listening to authentic materials
extensive/intensive

Reading reports and articles and extracting information
gist/detail

Writing reports, essays and reflective journals

Extending existing passive / active vocabulary

Making presentations and extended interactive group sessions to peers

Planning for the use of interactive language and topic specific classroom activities

Group work

Indicative Reading List

Books:

Ellis, G. & Sinclair, B: 1989, Learning to Learn English, Cambridge University Press., Cambridge,
Kirby, P. , Gibbons, L., Cronin, M. (eds): 2003, Reinventing Ireland : culture, society and the global economy., Pluto Press, London,
Mittelman, J.H.: 1996, Globalisation. Critical reflections., Lynne Rienner Publishers, Boulder, London,
Giddens, A.: 2002, Runaway World, 2nd, Profile Books, London,
Tomlinson, J.: 1999, Globalization and Culture, Polity Press, UK: Cambridge,

Articles:

Worchel, S: 2005, Culture s role in conflict and conflict management: Some suggestions, many questions, International Journal of Intercultural Relations, Vol 29 (2005) 739757,

Other Resources

None