Module QXS-4005:
Integrated Skills
PG Integrated EAP Skills 2023-24
QXS-4005
2023-24
School Of Arts, Culture And Language
Module - Semester 1
15 credits
Module Organiser:
Emily Morris
Overview
This module is designed to improve understanding and production of academic structures in all four skills - reading, writing, speaking and listening. On completion of this module, students will have developed and improved their skills in extracting pertinent information from audio and text sources. They will also have produced a structured essay and a presentation.
Topics may include:
Decoding academic language
Speaking – (fluency/accuracy focus, expressing ideas, engaging effectively)
Efficient reading strategies – mapping text, taking notes, summarising
Essay structures, logical flow, organising information, providing support
Paraphrase and summary
Paragraph structure
Presentation skills: organising ideas, logical flow and structure, body language
Mapping lecture structures, taking and rewriting notes
Assessment Strategy
-threshold -50% A student has achieved the minimum acceptable standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above. Student has a basic awareness of structuring, presenting and identifying relevant information as required in skill-specific tasks. A student shows some improvement in her/his general and subject specific English competence.
-good -60% A student has achieved an acceptable standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above. A student has a good awareness of structuring, presenting and identifying relevant information as required in skill-specific tasks. A student shows a good level of general and subject-specific English competence.
-excellent -70% A student has achieved an exceptional standard of competence in coursework and examination relating to the learning outcomes above (equivalent to IELTS 7.0 or above).A student has an excellent awareness of structuring, presenting and identifying relevant information as required in skill-specific tasks. A student shows excellent general and subject-specific English competence.
Learning Outcomes
- Critically analyse and respond to an essay question, demonstrating an understanding and command of the academic discourse structures required.
- Demonstrate the ability to extract and synthesise information from audio and text sources.
- Develop and deliver an oral presentation as part of a team on a given topic, demonstrating an understanding of expressing ideas logically and coherently.
Assessment method
Group Presentation
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Group Presentation, individually marked.
Weighting
25%
Due date
11/12/2023
Assessment method
Other
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Reading and Listening comprehension assessment.
Weighting
50%
Due date
04/12/2023
Assessment method
Class Test
Assessment type
Summative
Description
Timed Essay Writing
Weighting
25%
Due date
23/10/2023