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Module BIC-0022:
English for IIM Preparation 1

Module Facts

Run by Bangor University International College

20.000 Credits or 10.000 ECTS Credits

Semester 1 & 2

Organiser: Mrs Laura McKenzie

Overall aims and purpose

The aims of the module are to build on the existing English language ability of international students to prepare them for study at master’s level at Bangor University, in particular, to raise students’ measurable performance from a minimum of 5.5 IELTS to 6.0 IELTS or higher and to continue to increase linguistic competence and boost confidence in the use of English in the context of postgraduate studies. The approach of the module is to ensure that linguistic ability facilitates successful engagement in academic courses at level 7, to introduce students to the advanced skills of critical thinking, evaluation and creative engagement with study materials and to focus students on their need to develop as independent learners.

Course content

The module is structured as an intensive language and study skills course aimed at supporting students as they prepare for their postgraduate studies. This module builds on, extends and develops both language and academic study skills that the students already possess. Discourse channels are developed as specified in published IELTS band-descriptors, especially, for this module, IELTS band 6. The module seeks to consolidate and develop further oral and aural English language usage in order to encourage fluency and proficiency in pronunciation, effective note-taking from a lecture, contributions to debates and small-group discussions and presentation skills and oral discourse markers. The introduction of EAP skills in written language includes reading more complex academic texts and responding to comprehension questions, increasing reading speed; reading for gist, scanning and skimming, different written styles, purposes and contexts, basic summary, report and essay writing skills and the genre conventions of business texts, and the introduction of vocabulary building strategies and grammar usage within the context of Business Studies at postgraduate level. There is a basic introduction to British Culture The module also deals with a number of academic study skills, including understanding and avoiding plagiarism and introducing referencing, understanding language in different contexts - literature, the media and campus vocabulary, differentiating between fact and opinion/bias in writing, and time management.

Assessment Criteria

excellent

Excellent (A to A*) (70-100%) Demonstrate across all material and techniques studied an aptitude and secure understanding, and apply the study skills acquired with a high degree of competency

good

Good (C- to B+) (50-69%) Demonstrate across the most of the material and techniques studied a sound understanding and apply the study skills acquired well enough to communicate effectively and with a good degree of fluency

threshold

Threshold (D- to D+) (40-49%) Demonstrate a basic understanding of some of the material and techniques studied and apply the study skills developed sufficiently to attain a satisfactory standard and achieve a pass grade in the module.

Learning outcomes

  1. 4) Utilise and consolidate study skills within the general context of UK culture and more specifically of higher education in the UK

  2. 2) Develop basic skills in reading for comprehension, meaning and gist

  3. 5) Write sentences and paragraphs using factual information, and on academic discursive topic

  4. 3) Develop strategies for paraphrasing and summarising from academic texts, utilising referencing techniques

  5. 6) Develop verbal fluency by expressing thoughts and ideas around business issues

  6. 1) Listen for gist, detail and specific information and take retrievable notes from a lecture

Assessment Methods

Type Name Description Weight
coursework written 20.00
coursework spoken 20.00
final exam 60.00

Teaching and Learning Strategy

Hours

Transferable skills

  • Literacy - Proficiency in reading and writing through a variety of media
  • Self-Management - Able to work unsupervised in an efficient, punctual and structured manner. To examine the outcomes of tasks and events, and judge levels of quality and importance
  • Inter-personal - Able to question, actively listen, examine given answers and interact sentistevely with others
  • Presentation - Able to clearly present information and explanations to an audience. Through the written or oral mode of communication accurately and concisely.
  • Argument - Able to put forward, debate and justify an opinion or a course of action, with an individual or in a wider group setting
  • Self-awareness & Reflectivity - Having an awareness of your own strengths, weaknesses, aims and objectives. Able to regularly review, evaluate and reflect upon the performance of yourself and others

Resources

Resource implications for students

Purchase of Core Textbook

Reading list

Core Texts Cotton, D., Falvey, D. and Kent, S Market Leader (Upper Intermediate) Longman

Supplementary material

McCormack, J. and Watkins, S. EAS Speaking Garnet Education: Reading Pallant, A. EAS Writing Garnet Education: Reading Slaght, J. EAS Reading Garnet Education: Reading

Courses including this module

Compulsory in courses:

  • N1BJ: MA Business and Marketing (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MA/BMK1)
  • N3DG: MBA Banking and Finance (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/BIF1)
  • N2BB: MBA Environmental Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/EM1)
  • N3DK: MBA Islamic Banking & Finance (with incorp pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/IB1)
  • N1BL: MBA International Business (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/IBUS1)
  • N2BC: MBA Information Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/INFM1)
  • N2BA: MBA Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MBA/M1)
  • N4AM: MSc Accounting (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MSC/ACC1)
  • N4AP: MSc Accounting and Finance (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MSC/ACCF1)
  • N3CT: MSc Finance (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MSC/FIN1)
  • N3CX: MSc Investment Management (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MSC/IMGT1)
  • N2AY: MSc Management and Finance (with Incorporated Pre-Masters) year 0 (MSC/MANF1)

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