Module Details
| Module Code: |
LANG6037 |
| Title: |
English in Discipline Focus
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Long Title:
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English across the Disciplines
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| NFQ Level: |
Fundamental |
| Valid From: |
Semester 1 - 2024/25 ( September 2024 ) |
| Field of Study: |
2220 - Languages
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| Module Description: |
This module, suited to students at the B2+ to C1 levels on the CEFR, provides opportunities for students to develop the communication skills for their specific subject areas and discipline focuses.
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| Learning Outcomes |
| On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to: |
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Learning Outcome Description |
| LO1 |
communicate complex information clearly, precisely and accurately in the form of a researched oral presentation, expand key points at length and in depth, and respond spontaneously and in detail to questions. |
| LO2 |
access and isolate information from complex extended texts in a variety of genres typical of their discipline, and synthesise ideas from these to develop an argument or narrative. |
| LO3 |
structure, support and develop an extended piece of writing in a genre or genres typical of their discipline area. |
| LO4 |
engage effectively in formal and semi-formal written and oral correspondence, making a broad range of relevant linguistic and lexical resources. |
| LO5 |
use a range of language structures and general and discipline-specific vocabulary flexibly and fluently in line with the communicative conventions of study- and work-related scenarios. |
| 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).
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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.
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| No incompatible modules listed |
Co-requisite Modules
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| 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.
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| No requirements listed |
| Indicative Content |
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Writing for specific fields of study
Conventions of genres (e.g. reports) for varied disciplines; recognising and composing components of academic and professional texts (e.g. abstracts, literature reviews, methodology, findings, discussions); register conventions for extended writing and correspondence across disciplines; conducting, documenting and writing up research in an extended format.
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Correspondence at university and in the workplace
Formal and semi-formal emails, reports, meeting agendas and minutes, meeting simulations.
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Reading skills for complex texts
Selective and extensive reading strategies for accessing complex texts; strategies for isolating, paraphrasing, responding to and integrating ideas from extended technical and academic texts in the relevant discipline area; analysis of textual and linguistic features typical of the discipline and application of these.
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Presentation, discussion and interaction skills
Effective presentation structure; developing ideas in a prepared presentation; integrating research into a presentation; dealing effectively with Q&A; responding spontaneously to questions and / or requests for clarification or further information; participating in and leading discussions of complex ideas; engaging constructively in workplace communication simulations.
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Module Content & Assessment
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| Assessment Breakdown | % |
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| Coursework | 100.00% |
Assessments
| No End of Module Formal Examination |
| Reassessment Requirement |
Coursework Only
This module is reassessed solely on the basis of re-submitted coursework. There is no repeat written examination.
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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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Language learning with activities and application. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Language lab activities |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) |
Non Contact |
Review, advance preparation, independent study. |
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 |
| Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) |
Contact |
Language learning input, activities and application. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Lab |
Contact |
Language lab activities. |
Every Week |
1.00 |
1 |
| Independent Learning |
Non Contact |
Review, advance preparation, independent study. |
Every Week |
3.00 |
3 |
| Total Hours |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Learner Workload |
7.00 |
| Total Weekly Contact Hours |
4.00 |
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Module Resources
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| Recommended Book Resources |
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Michael McCarthy,Felicity O'Dell. (2016), Academic Vocabulary in Use Edition with Answers, Cambridge University Press, p.177, [ISBN: 978-1107591660].
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Elizabeth A. Tuleja. (2021), Intercultural Communication for Global Business, Routledge, p.344, [ISBN: 9780367375560].
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Fiona Talbot and Sudakshina Bhattacharjee. (2012), Improve Your Global Business English: The Essential Toolkit for Writing and Communicating Across Borders, Kogan Page Ltd, [ISBN: 9780749466138].
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Martin Hewings. (2023), Advanced Grammar in Use, 4th. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, p.320, [ISBN: 978-1108920216].
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Mascull, Bill. (2017), Business Vocabulary in Use: Advanced, Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, p.176, [ISBN: 978-1316628225].
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Adrian Wallwork. (2013), English for Academic Research: Writing Exercises, Springer Verlag, New York, [ISBN: 9781461442974].
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| This module does not have any other resources |
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