2016/17 Undergraduate Module Catalogue
ELU1002 English for Communication
20 creditsClass Size: 100
Module manager: Jane Kay
Email: J.Kay@leeds.ac.uk
Taught: Semester 1 (Sep to Jan) View Timetable
Year running 2016/17
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.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
ELU1003 | 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, the internet and project work you will extend your vocabulary, and pronunciation ability 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 developed the confidence and ability to better 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 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
- 30 hours field research and analysis of results
- 60 hours reading for current affairs.
Opportunities for Formative Feedback
A portfolio of student work will be compiled and inspected regularly throughout the semester.Methods of assessment
Coursework
Assessment type | Notes | % of formal assessment |
Project | Poster Presentation | 50.00 |
Practical | Final Oral Assessment - Viva | 50.00 |
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 websiteLast updated: 26/05/2016
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