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Module Title	English for Academic Purposes 1
Module Code	FC003
School	SALIS
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Module Co-ordinator	Ms Fiona Gallagher	Office Number	C1109
Level	1	Credit Rating	7.5
Pre-requisite	None
Co-requisite	None

Module Aims

To help students develop the reading and writing skills necessary to meet the demands of undergraduate courses taught in an English speaking academic environment.
To raise students’ awareness of different learning styles and strategies
To further develop students’ awareness of appropriacy and register in relation to their use of English in an academic environment

Learning Outcomes

Students should be able to use effective reading skills when dealing with specialised, academic texts (e.g. identifying key points, reading for detail; examining graphic material, interpreting data etc.)
students should be able to write academic essays using an appropriate style and register and to plan and organise their writing effectively.
Students should be aware of their preferred learning styles and strategies and of possible alternative approaches.

Indicative Time Allowances
	Hours
Lectures	48
Tutorials	0
Laboratories	0
Seminars	0
Independent Learning Time	64.5

Total	112.5
Placements
Assignments

NOTE

Assume that a 7.5 credit module load represents approximately 112.5 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

Using a variety of academic reading texts, students will be given extensive practice in academic reading and writing. Specific strategies for 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. Students will be reflect on their own preferred learning styles and consider alternative approaches.

Assessment
Continuous Assessment	100%	Examination Weight	0%

Indicative Reading List

Essential: Oxford Advanced Learner Dictionary; Cox K & Hill D (2004) EAP Now! English for Academic Purposes (Pearson Longman); Students will be provided with· authentic texts taken from a variety of academic contexts· language development tasks and activities

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