Module Details

Module Code: LANG6015
Title: English Course I
Long Title: English for Speakers of Other Languages
NFQ Level: Fundamental
Valid From: Semester 1 - 2009/10 ( September 2009 )
Duration: 1 Semester
Credits: 5
Field of Study: 2220 - Languages
Module Delivered in: 1 programme(s)
Module Description: This module is for students whose first language is not English. It is designed for first-year students across all faculties. It aims to improve the student's knowledge of the English language and introduces the student to Irish culture.
 
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module the learner will be able to:
# Learning Outcome Description
LO1 Demonstrate an understanding of Irish culture, society, history, and geography.
LO2 Comprehend basic phrases in English from a wide variety of situations, for example: television, radio, telephone.
LO3 Speak basic, everyday phrases in English.
LO4 Write short, basic phrases in English.
LO5 Comprehend short, basic written paragraphs in English, for example: examination papers.
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).
None
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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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.
None
 
Indicative Content
Irish Cultural Studies
Brief outline of geography and modern Irish history and traditions. Distinguishing traits of Irish culture.
Listening Skills
Audio materials. Classroom interaction such as understanding questions, dictation, Computer Assisted Language Learning (CALL), and film materials.
Speaking Skills
Pronunciation of English. Classroom interaction (for example, asking and answering questions about yourself and your family).
Writing Skills
Writing the English alphabet. Writing simple texts. Answering examination papers.
Reading Skills
Reading short, basic paragraphs in English, for example: advertisements, magazine and newspaper articles.
Grammar
Basic tenses: past, present, and future simple. Comparatives/superlatives. Definite and indefinite article. Negation.
Module Content & Assessment
Assessment Breakdown%
Coursework100.00%

Assessments

Coursework
Assessment Type Project % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 8 Learning Outcomes 1
Assessment Description
Cultural studies
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2
Assessment Description
Listening comprehension
Assessment Type Oral Examination/Interview % of Total Mark 20
Timing Week 9 Learning Outcomes 2,3
Assessment Description
Individual Oral examination
Assessment Type Other % of Total Mark 40
Timing Week 5 Learning Outcomes 1,4,5
Assessment Description
On-going in-class assessments
No End of Module Formal 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
Lecture Contact No description Every Week 2.00 2
Lab Contact Language lab Every Week 2.00 2
Independent & Directed Learning (Non-contact) Non Contact No description Every Week 3.00 3
Total Hours 7.00
Total Weekly Learner Workload 7.00
Total Weekly Contact Hours 4.00
This module has no Part Time workload.
 
Module Resources
Recommended Book Resources
  • Oxford University Press. (2006), New Headway - Beginner, Oxford University Press, U.K., [ISBN: 9780194 376310].
  • Oxford University Press. (2006), New Headway - Elementary, Oxford University Press, U.K., [ISBN: 9780194 715096].
  • Penguin. (2005), Graded Readers, Penguin, U.K..
  • Barry Raftery. (2001), Atlas of the Celts, George Philip Ltd., U.K., p.224, [ISBN: 9 780540 081530].
  • James McKillop. (2005), Myths & Legends of the Celts, Penguin, U.K., p.389, [ISBN: 0-140-51552-6].
  • Martin O'Grady. (2001), An introduction to Behavioural Science, 11, Gill & Macmillan, Dublin, Ireland, p.308, [ISBN: 0-17171-3127-0].
This module does not have any article/paper resources
This module does not have any other resources
 
Module Delivered in
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