Module: English for Academic Purposes 1

Latest Module Specifications

Current Academic Year 2025 - 2026

Module Title	English for Academic Purposes 1
Module Code	ESL1010 (ITS: EN373)
Faculty	SALIS	School	Humanities & Social Sciences
NFQ level	8	Credit Rating	5

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. The minimum exit level for this module is B2:1 (CEFR)

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

Section Breakdown
CRN	10671	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	Martin Toal

Type	Description	% of total	Assessment Date
Assessment Breakdown
Practical/skills evaluation	reading	45%	Week 12
Completion of online activity	library search task	5%	Week 8
Essay	short academic essay writing	50%	Week 12

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

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.

Indicative Reading List

Books:

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

Articles:
None

Other Resources

None