Course Details in 2023/24 Session

Module Title	LF Advanced Academic English and Study Skills
School	Academic Services
Department	Birmingham International Acad
Module Code	09 34785
Module Lead	TBC
Level	Foundation Level
Credits	40
Semester	Semester 2
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Restrictions	Only available to students studying in Dubai
Contact Hours	Seminar-80 hours Tutorial-40 hours Guided independent study-280 hours Total: 400 hours
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Description	The module will equip BIA students with appropriate study skills to cope with the demands of academic study at undergraduate level in a range of disciplines. It will cover academic skills for dealing with written information such as texts, listening to lectures effectively and the production of academic texts such as essays and reports. The module will foster skills and behaviours such as criticality, teamwork, reflection and self-managed learning. Specifically the module will cover the following areas: • Producing academic texts such as essays or reports • Selection and interpretation of source material • Library and information skills • Critical analysis of texts and sources • Effective note-taking • Avoiding plagiarism • In-text referencing and the production of a bibliography • Listening to lectures effectively • Language and vocabulary development Speaking skills for presentations, seminars & group work and intercultural competence.
Learning Outcomes	By the end of the module students should be able to: 1) Structure and write a fully referenced foundation level essay or report using appropriate academic conventions demonstrating a) Appropriate selection and exploitation of source materialb) Knowledge of structure and text organizationc) Accuracy in use of grammar and vocabulary 2) Demonstrate a critical approach to reading and be able to identify arguments, assumptions, to evaluate evidence and conclusions. 3) Demonstrate a range of speaking skills for different academic contexts to be able to contribute effectively to group work and discussions. 4) Demonstrate appropriate skills and strategies for listening to lectures.
Assessment	34785-01 : S1 Take Home Essay Process Tasks : Coursework (4%) 34785-02 : S1 Take Home Essay : Coursework (16%) 34785-03 : S1 Presentation : Coursework (15%) 34785-04 : S2 Take Home Essay Process Tasks : Coursework (4%) 34785-05 : S2 Take Home Essay : Coursework (16%) 34785-06 : S2 Reading Test : Coursework (10%) 34785-07 : S2 Writing Test : Coursework (10%) 34785-08 : S2 Listening Test : Coursework (10%) 34785-10 : S2 Seminar Discussion : Coursework (15%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions	Assessment: Essay 1: 15% Essay 2: 40% Written exam: 25% Listening exam: 10% Presentation: 10% Reassessment: Written Exam 60% Listening test 40%
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