Module Details

Module Code: LANG6036
Title: English Skills for University
Long Title: English Skills for University
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 2 - 2024/25 ( January 2025 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 2 programme(s)
Module Description: This module, which is suitable for English learners at B2+ level, focuses on the development of core language and academic skills for university.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 deliver a well researched presentation on a topic of contemporary relevance in their discipline making use of appropriate language and communicative conventions.
LO2 extract both global and detailed messages from an extended piece of complex speech and respond critically to these.
LO3 apply a range of reading strategies to complex written texts in order to identify and respond to both global meaning and details.
LO4 produce a clearly and logically structured piece of written discourse, making use of appropriate register, discourse markers, and conventions.
LO5 make accurate use - in both speech and writing - of a range of grammatical and linguistic structures in line with CEFR level B2+.
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
Presentation skills for university
Researching, preparing and delivering an extended presentation making accurate use of a range of language, linguistic structures, grammatical structures, and cohesive devices. Applying suitable register, vocabulary and topic lexis, as well as effective presentation and interaction strategies. Responding spontaneously to questions from audience.
Efficient reading strategies and skills
Development of a range of reading strategies tailored to text and context. Practising the skills of identifying and respoding critically both to global messages and to details within complex, extended written texts.
Writing in the academic context
Familiarisation with and practice of writing skills and conventions for key genres within the university context. Familiarisation with conventions of appropriate documenting and integrating research.
Lecture and listening skills
Achieving a global understanding of an extended piece of speech. Extracting and responding critically to critical details. Articulating a critical response to these drawing on a range of information sources.
Language range and accuracy
Developing capacity to make use of a range of linguistic and grammatical structures with flexibility and fluency. Working on self-correction and feedback utilisation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
In-class critical listening test
Assessment Type Presentation % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 11 Learning Outcomes 1,3,5
Assessment Description
Individual researched presentation with Q&A
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 12 Learning Outcomes 3,5
Assessment Description
In-class critical reading assessment
Assessment Type Critique % of Total Mark 25
Timing Week 13 Learning Outcomes 4,5
Assessment Description
In-class critical writing assessment
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.

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 lab Every Week 2.00 2
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Theoretical input and practical application tasks addressing key learning outcomes Every Week 2.00 2
Independent Learning Non Contact Extension and independent learning tasks; research; review and revision 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
Lecture Contact Language lab Every Week 1.00 1
Lecturer-Supervised Learning (Contact) Contact Theoretical input and practical application tasks addressing key learning outcomes Every Week 1.00 1
Independent Learning Non Contact Extension and independent learning tasks; research; review and revision Every Week 2.00 2
Total Hours 4.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 4.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 2.00
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Edward De Chazal. (2013), Oxford EAP: Advanced/C1: Student's Book with DVD-ROM, OUP Oxford, p.239, [ISBN: 978-0194001793].
  • Edward de Chazal. (2013), Oxford EAP B2: Student's Book, OUP, [ISBN: 978-0194001786].
  • 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, [ISBN: 978-1782602224].
  • Stephen Bailey. (2021), Academic Writing for University Students, Routledge, p.232, [ISBN: 978-0367445393].
  • Paul Dummett, Helen Stephenson, Lewis Lansford. (2015), Keynote Advanced, National Geographic Society, p.176, [ISBN: 978-1305399150].
  • Paul Dummett, Lewis Lansford, Helen Stephenson. (2015), Keynote Upper Intermediate, National Geographic Society, p.176, [ISBN: 978-1305399136].
  • Laurie Blass,Jessica Williams. (2015), 21st Century Reading, [ISBN: 978-1305265721].
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 2 Group Elective 1
CR_BGBPS_8 Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Global Business and Pilot Studies 2 Elective