2015/16 Undergraduate Module Catalogue

ELU1003 English for Communication

20 creditsClass Size: 50

Module manager: Jane Kay
Email: J.Kay@leeds.ac.uk

Taught: Semester 2 (Jan to Jun) View Timetable

Year running 2015/16

Pre-requisite qualifications

Restricted to international students whose first language is not English. Applicants must have CEF B1/B2 or equivalent intermediate level of English, and have not previously studied in an English-speaking country. This module is available to incoming Study Abroad students. Acceptance depends on score of University English Language Test.


Note: All students must take the placement English Language Test before they can be accepted onto the module. Please see the following webpage for more information: http://www.leeds.ac.uk/arts/info/125008/english_language/1214/discovery_modules

This module is mutually exclusive with

ELU1002

English for Communication

This module is approved as a discovery module

Module summary

This module aims to give you increased confidence in communicating in 'real' English. Through the use of video, newspapers, the internet and project work you will extend your vocabulary and develop communication strategies. - You will analyse and learn about different British dialects and have the opportunity to interview the people of Leeds- You will also study aspects of British life and culture and how this influences the language used- By the end of the module you will have the confidence to understand and be better understood when speaking English.

Objectives

On completion of this module, students can be expected to be able to communicate with a greater degree of appropriacy and success in English, in both formal and informal situations in the University and in the wider community.

Learning outcomes
Students should have developed an awareness and understanding of a large range of native-speaker accents, and should have developed the ability and confidence to initiate communication and respond appropriately.

They should also have developed fluent and accurate expression in both oral and written English.

They will have a greater appreciation of modern English in context, and gained valuable insights into current aspects of British life and culture.

Syllabus

- Familiarisation with modern British English, including regional accents and changes in current language usage
- An introduction to topical aspects of British life and institutions, examining relevant language and thought
- An emphasis on communication as a life skill.

Teaching methods

Delivery type	Number	Length hours	Student hours
Seminar	29	1.00	29.00
Tutorial	3	1.00	3.00
Independent online learning hours			55.00
Private study hours			113.00
Total Contact hours			32.00
Total hours (100hr per 10 credits)			200.00

Private study

- 5 hours/week language study in Self-Access Area
- 3 hours tutorial preparation
- 20 hours project preparation

Opportunities for Formative Feedback

A portfolio of student work wil be compiled and inspected regularly throughout the semester.

Methods of assessment

Coursework

Assessment type	Notes	% of formal assessment
Report	Report	10.00
Practical	Final oral assessment	20.00
Presentation	Presentation	30.00
Portfolio	Portfolio	40.00
Total percentage (Assessment Coursework)		100.00

Normally resits will be assessed by the same methodology as the first attempt, unless otherwise stated

Reading list

The reading list is available from the Library website

Last updated: 27/08/2015

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