Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LF Academic Orientation 4
School	Academic Services
Department	Birmingham International Acad
Module Code	09 34548
Module Lead	Richard Gidwaney
Level	Foundation Level
Credits	10
Semester	Semester 2
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites	LF Academic Reading and Writing 4 - (09 34554) LF Academic Listening and Speaking 4 - (09 34542)
Restrictions	None
Contact Hours	Seminar-25 hours Guided independent study-75 hours Total: 100 hours
Exclusions
Description	This blended learning module is intended for students with IELTS entry level 5.0-6.0, depending on the requirement specified in their conditional offer letter. It is aimed at further developing the critical thinking and study skills needed for study at a UK university, including time management, group working skills and use of the VLE. The module consists of 5 hours class tuition per week, and is built around a range of off-line and on-line tasks and intercultural group activities. Compared to Academic Orientation 1 & 2, a greater emphasis is placed on project and group work, with students choosing appropriate approaches to meet objectives and meet responsibilities to complete projects focussing on aspects of university life in small, inter-disciplinary teams. Students will be required to work both individually and collaboratively. Materials and tasks will be graded to the different needs of the group as appropriate for mixed-ability groups. Students will also be expected to reflect on, review and extend their learning by completing online and other tasks, and self-assess their progress on a weekly basis. Compared to Academic Orientation 3, a greater emphasis will be placed on autonomous learning and applying appropriate learning strategies.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: Be able to plan and complete set individual and group tasks independently Analyse individual learning needs and select appropriate learning strategies Give and respond effectively to (peer-) feedback on individual and group tasks Formulate own opinion based on range of evidence collected. Use the VLE effectively and flexibly for study. Demonstrate the skills to work productively in multi-cultural, multi-disciplinary teams
Assessment
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Formative assessment: Online study and language learning tasks Reflective project writing tasks and academic poster Aspects of University Life Summative assessment: N/A
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