to increase all language skills to upper intermediate level
to equip the student to participate effectively in discussions
to widen the students structural and lexical choices in all settings
Learning Outcomes
the students will be able to express themselves in writing and speaking at an upper intermediate level
employ appropriate verbal strategies to participate in writing and speaking situations
reach the appropriate level of fluencybe able to express themselves without hesitation verbally
be able to attain adequate levels of accuracy in written modes
Indicative Time Allowances
Hours
Lectures
Tutorials
Laboratories
Seminars
Independent Learning Time
75
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
Language course which contains topics of general interest and which seeks to enhancelexical and grammatical use
Assessment
Continuous Assessment
100%
Examination Weight
0%
Indicative Reading List
Longman Students' grammar of EnglishEnglish Vocabulary in Use (Upper Intermediate) McCarthy and Dell
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