Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LC English for Academic Purposes: Listening and Speaking
School	Mathematics
Department	Mathematics
Module Code	09 32695
Module Lead	Terry Shortall
Level	Certificate Level
Credits	10
Semester	Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LC English for Academic Purposes: Academic Writing - (09 32696) LC English for Academic Purposes: Academic Reading - (09 32697)
Restrictions	Available only to students on the JI dual degree pro-grammes
Exclusions
Description	This module has two main aims related to the skills of speaking and listening in academic contexts. The speaking part of the module will help students develop confidence in their own ability to speak out in large-group contexts, to develop strategies for participating in debates, and to develop skills for organizing and giving presentations using appropriate academic language. The listening section will prepare students for understanding lectures, discussions and debates, with a strong re-quirement to be able to perceive when language is aca-demic in nature, both lexically and structurally, and how it is used in various contexts. Authentic recorded texts of lectures, debates, and discus-sions will be used. Students will learn to listen for gist and also for detail. The textbook used will be at B2 level.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Demonstrate capacity to participate actively in small group discussions. Show ability to participate actively in whole class discussions. Exhibit the capability to present their positions forcefully in structured debates. Demonstrate competence to defend positions vigorously in structured debates. Prepare appropriate supporting visual and audio materials for giving an academic presentation, where required. Demonstrate capacity to give an academic presentation using standard presentation patterns and appropriately chosen academic language where appropriate. Show ability to listen to and summarize academic presentations and lectures. Evidence capacity to listen for specific words, collocations or phrases Show capacity to listen and predict direction of a presentation Show the capacity to listen to and expand on ideas
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	First Semester: Group and individual presentations (Individual grades) (20%) First Semester Exam covering aspects of Listening Skills (25%) Class participation - Activity in group work and class discussion (5%) Second Semester: Group and individual presentations (Individual grades) (20%) Second Semester Exam covering aspects of Listening Skills (25%) Class participation - Activity in group work and class discussion (5%)
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