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Module Title
LF Advanced Academic English and Study Skills (STEM)
School
Academic Services
Department
Birmingham International Acad
Module Code
09 37569
Module Lead
Lorraine Mighty
Level
Foundation Level
Credits
30
Semester
Full Term
Pre-requisites
Co-requisites
Restrictions
None
Exclusions
Description
The module will equip 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:
Structure and write a fully referenced foundation level essay or report using appropriate academic conventions demonstrating: a Appropriate selection and exploitation of source material b Knowledge of structure and text organization, c Accuracy in use of grammar and vocabulary
Demonstrate a critical approach to reading and be able to identify arguments and assumptions, and to evaluate evidence and conclusions.
Demonstrate a range of speaking skills for different academic contexts to be able to contribute effectively to group work and discussions.
Demonstrate appropriate skills and strategies for listening to lectures.
Assessment
37569-01 : Presentation : Presentation (15%)
37569-02 : Take Home Essay : Coursework (20%)
37569-03 : Academic Skills Portfolio : Coursework (20%)
37569-04 : Seminar Discussion : Group Assessment - Practical (15%)
37569-05 : Listening Test : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (10%)
37569-06 : Writing Test : Exam (School Arranged) - Written Unseen (20%)
Assessment Methods & Exceptions
Assessment: Essay 1 (including process- 25% Seminar Discussion- 10% Essay 2 (including process 25% Listening test 5% Reading test 5% Open Book Exam 20% Presentation 10%
Reassessment: Writing with minor reading component (50% Spoken Interview (50%
