Module: English Language in Use

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	English Language in Use
Module Code	ESL1009 (ITS: EN371)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	7.5

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10670	Part of Term	Semester 1
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
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; 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

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

Indicative Reading List

Books:
None

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None