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Module Title	English Language Skills:globalisation/eportfo
Module Code	EN103
School	SALIS
Online Module Resources
Module Co-ordinator	Dr. Veronica Crosbie	Office Number	C2109
Level	1	Credit Rating	5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To work with an electronic version of the European Language Portfolio (LOLIPOP) and thus to assist learner autonomy by conducting self-assessment and goal setting exercises, as well as reflecting on the language and intercultural learning process;
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

Learning Outcomes

To be aware of motivating and organisational factors which affect learning;
To be an efficient manager of own learning;
To be able to comprehend complex scenarios relating to globalisation;
To be able to express ideas in a complex manner in speech and writing;
To be able to plan, develop and execute an interactive session on a topic related to globalisation
To be able to learn from and assist peers through collaborative teaching and learning

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	36
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	39

Total	75
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 5 credit module load represents approximately 75 hours' work, which includes all teaching, in-course assignments, laboratory work or other specialised training and an estimated private learning time associated with the module.

Indicative Syllabus

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

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Ellis, G. & Sinclair, B. 1989. Learning to Learn English. Cambridge University Press.

Kirby, P. , Gibbons, L., Cronin, M. (eds) 2003 Reinventing Ireland : culture, society and the global economy. London: Pluto Press.

Mittelman, J.H. 1996. Globalisation. Critical reflections. Boulder, London: Lynne Rienner Publishers

Worchel, S. 2005. ‘Culture’s role in conflict and conflict management: Some suggestions, many questions’. International Journal of Intercultural Relations. Vol 29 (2005) 739-757.

Realia such as TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, the internet

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