Module Details

Module Code: LANG7010
Title: English for Life and Study
Long Title: English for Life and Study in Ireland
NFQ Level: Intermediate
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is designed for Erasmus and international students who wish to consolidate their competencies in English at CEFR B2 level. It will facilitate their social engagement in a new environment and enable them to participate effectively in a degree programme delivered entirely through English.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 understand and respond critically to extended speech and lectures using a range of relevant listening strategies.
LO2 participate actively in a discussion with a good degree of fluency and spontaneity, offering justification for viewpoints and responding effectively to the contributions of others.
LO3 read, understand and respond to articles and reports on contemporary and discipline-related topics, using textual and contextual comprehension skills to identify and comment upon viewpoints or arguments expressed.
LO4 write well structured informative and argumentative texts with a good degree of linguistic, grammatical and lexical accuracy.
Dependencies
Module Recommendations

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is strongly recommended before enrolment in this module. You may enrol in this module if you have not acquired the recommended learning but you will have considerable difficulty in passing (i.e. achieving the learning outcomes of) the module. While the prior learning is expressed as named MTU module(s) it also allows for learning (in another module or modules) which is equivalent to the learning specified in the named module(s).
Incompatible Modules
These are modules which have learning outcomes that are too similar to the learning outcomes of this module. You may not earn additional credit for the same learning and therefore you may not enrol in this module if you have successfully completed any modules in the incompatible list.
No incompatible modules listed
Co-requisite Modules
No Co-requisite modules listed
Requirements

This is prior learning (or a practical skill) that is mandatory before enrolment in this module is allowed. You may not enrol on this module if you have not acquired the learning specified in this section.
No requirements listed
 
Indicative Content
Written production
Skills, language, and vocabulary for the clear and accurate expression of information and critical evaluation in writing. Strategies for synthesis of, integration of and commentary on information and ideas from a range of relevant information sources.
Reading skills
Employing a variety of reading strategies to gain global and/or detailed understanding of extended texts in own disciplinary field or on topics of contemporary relevance. Using textual and contextual information including metatext to locate information of particular relevance and to determine meaning.
Discussion skills
Development of a range of appropriate general and topic-specific lexis to engage in and help develop an extended discussion on a topic of contemporary significance or disciplinary relevance. Skills and vocabulary for reliable communication of detailed information and evaluation.
Lecture skills
Developing critical listening skills to allow identification of main and secondary points; identifying and using emphasis; understanding the learning purposes of note-making; note-taking strategies; strategies for dealing with unfamiliar vocabulary and/or concepts.
Grammatical accuracy
Review of key past, present and future tenses, modal verbs, conditionals and passives. Adjectives, adverbs, and prepositions. Subject-verb agreement.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework50.00%
End of Module Formal Examination50.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 10 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Critical listening test
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Seminar discussion
End of Module Formal Examination
Assessment Type Formal Exam % of Total Mark 50
Timing End-of-Semester Learning Outcomes 3,4
Assessment Description
End-of-semester reading and writing examination
Reassessment Requirement
Repeat examination
Reassessment of this module will consist of a repeat examination. It is possible that there will also be a requirement to be reassessed in a coursework element.

The University reserves the right to alter the nature and timings of assessment

 

Module Workload

Workload: Full Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Language laboratory incorporating input, discussion, skill application, peer- and lecturer-led feedback. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent Learning Non Contact Review, advance preparation and extension activities. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
Workload: Part Time
Workload Type Contact Type Workload Description Frequency Average Weekly Learner Workload Hours
Lab Contact Language laboratory incorporating input, discussion, skill application, peer- and lecturer-led feedback. Every Week 4.00 4
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact Review, advance preparation and extension activities. Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Stephen Bailey. (2016), Academic Writing, Routledge, [ISBN: 978-1138048744].
  • Edward de Chazal, Sam McCarter. (2012), Oxford EAP B2: Student's Book and DVD Pack, [ISBN: 9780194001786].
  • Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford. (2016), Keynote Upper Intermediate, National Geographic Learning, p.183, [ISBN: 978-1305880603].
  • Martin Hewings,Michael McCarthy. (2012), Cambridge Academic English B2 Upper Intermediate Student's Book, Cambridge University Press, p.177, [ISBN: 978-0-521-1652-04].
  • Richard Pears, Graham Shields. (2022), Cite Them Right, Bloomsbury Publishing, p.313, [ISBN: 978-1350933453].
  • Chris Sowton. (2012), 50 Steps to Improving Your Academic Writing, Garnet Publishing, p.272, [ISBN: 978-1859646557].
  • Chris Sowton. (2016), 50 Steps to Improving Your Grammar, Garnet Education, [ISBN: 978-1782602224].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
Programme Code Programme Semester Delivery
CR_BIBLA_8 Bachelor of Business (Honours) in International Business with Language 1 Elective
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 1 Elective