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Archived Version 2011 - 2012
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Description The module will focus on the listening and speaking skills necessary to meet the demands of undergraduate courses taught in an English speaking academic environment. There will also be a focus on academic reading and writing skills as well as study and exam preparation skills. Students will develop their awareness of appropriacy and register in relation to their use of English in an academic environment | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Learning Outcomes 1. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to participate in discussions and make short oral presentations in an academic context 2. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to summarise the main points of detailed academic texts 3. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to process aural discourse effectively in order to understand the main points of spoken English when used in lectures, seminars and other academic contexts 4. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to use the conventions of academic discourse in relation to citing and referencing and avoiding plagiarism 5. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to discriminate between different registers and select the most appropriate language for academic purposes 6. On successful completion of this module, students will be able to describe their preferred study habits and exam preparation techniques | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 |
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Learning Activities n/aUsing a variety of academic listening and reading texts, students will be given extensive practice in all four skills in an integrated fashion. However, in this module particular attention will be paid to the development of academic listening and speaking skills. Specific strategies for dealing with academic texts effectively will be focused on and students will be encouraged to refine their ability to display their knowledge effectively. Students will reflect on their current study skills and exam preparation techniques and encouraged to experiment with alternative techniques and approaches. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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