Overview

This course is suitable for Non-native speakers of English with an IELTS of less than 7.0

Assessment Strategy

Pass (C) - Reading ability displays basic skill and there is limited appreciation of various types of text. There is little evidence of analysis, and only limited awareness of the deeper or broader meaning of the text. Any use of the source text in paraphrase and/or summary shows weakness or irrelevancy in terms of focus, selection, structure and/or formatting, and demonstrates a lack of awareness of academic integrity. Note-taking is inefficient or unhelpful, and information from different sources cannot be properly synthesised. A passable range of lexical knowledge is evidenced, in both comprehension and production, but shows limited skill and awareness of appropriacy in such areas as register, collocation, and grammatical form. The work is not carefully presented and may contain communication errors.

Good (B) - Reading ability displays sound skill and there is understanding of various types of text, but with some limitations. There is evidence of analysis, and some awareness of the linguistic features that may reveal the author's stance or implied meaning. Any use of the source text in paraphrase and/or summary is appropriately focussed, selected, structured and formatted, and demonstrates an awareness of academic integrity, but with some weaknesses. Note-taking is used and information from different sources can be synthesised. A range of lexical knowledge and skill is evidenced, in both comprehension and production, and shows awareness of appropriacy in such areas as register, collocation, and grammatical form. The work is carefully presented with few communication errors.

Excellent (A) - Reading ability displays comprehensive skill evidenced in detailed understanding of different types of text, including a grasp of any subtlety of author's stance or meaning, reflecting extensive analysis. Any use of the source text in paraphrase and/or summary is highly focussed, logically selected, well-structured and formatted, and demonstrates good academic integrity. Note-taking is effective and information from different sources can be competently synthesised. A wide range of lexical knowledge and skill is evidenced, in both comprehension and production, and shows appropriacy in such areas as register, collocation, and grammatical form. The work is presented to a high standard with accurate communication.

Learning Outcomes

• Be able to identify relevant points in reading texts, take notes, and incorporate the information into written work using paraphrase or summary

• Be able to read, understand and appraise a variety of written genres.

• Demonstrate ability to use academic vocabulary that is appropriate for the task in hand.

• Demonstrate knowledge of a range of lexical features and skill in working with vocabulary.