Presessional English for Academic Purposes Level 2
| Code | School | Level | Credits | Semesters |
| CELEN002 | Centre for English Language Education | 0 | N/A | CELE Level One, CELE Level Two |
- Code
- CELEN002
- School
- Centre for English Language Education
- Level
- 0
- Credits
- N/A
- Semesters
- CELE Level One, CELE Level Two
Summary
This module is the second in a sequence of four Presessional English for Academic Purposes modules, designed to prepare international students for study in a UK Higher Education context. It introduces students to the academic discourse and literacy requirements of study in a UK HE institution. The development of reading, writing, listening and speaking competencies are integrated in a sequence of research-based tasks, which include a focus on academic-like texts, taking students from a lower-intermediate to an intermediate level of language.
Target Students
Only available for students registered on a presessional English Language programme (CELE preparatory English Language).
Classes
20 contact hours per week in main teaching weeks plus self study
Assessment
- 50% Coursework 1: 50% A group written assignment 800-1100w per student
- 50% Oral Exam: approx 20 minutes
Assessed by end of designated period
Educational Aims
This module aims to develop students’ academic discourse and literacy in preparation for progression to Presessional English for Academic Purposes Levels 3 and 4 and eventual progression to academic study. Students will improve their ability to work autonomously and critically as well as develop their academic discourse skills and competence.Learning Outcomes
Knowledge and Understanding
On successful completion of the module, students will have gained:
an understanding and awareness of what it is to be part of an academic community;
experience of carrying out a small scale ethnographic research study;
an understanding and awareness of the need to work autonomously;
an understanding and awareness of the need for a critical approach.
Intellectual Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will have gained:
an ability to analyse spoken and written academic-like discourse.
Transferable Skills
On successful completion of the module, students will have gained:
improved control of a range of discourse features;
improved control of a range of academic vocabulary and structures;
improved competency in reading, writing, listening and speaking for academic purposes.