Online Academic English Presessional (6 weeks)

Year 1

Learning outcomes

On completion of the programme students should be able to:

- demonstrate knowledge of the language and skills applicable to academic communication;
- show understanding of the issues, cultures and concepts involved in UK academic study as well as those within their own discipline;
- use academically acceptable forms of English, both spoken and written, in situations relevant to their chosen discipline.

Transferable (key) skills

By the end of the programme, students will have had the opportunity to develop:

- effective communication skills in English, in a manner appropriate to the university context;
- ability to evaluate personal strengths and weaknesses and those of others;
- effective decision making and independent study skills;
- ability to synthesise a range of ideas and information towards a specified purpose;
- techniques to evaluate information;
- self-reflective skills in working and in professional relationships with others;
- self-direction and effective decision making in complex and unpredictable situations;
- independent learning skills and the ability to work in a way which ensures continuing development;
- critical engagement in the development of academic norms.

Assessment

Achievement will be assessed by a variety of methods in accordance with the learning outcomes of the modules specified for the year/programme and will include:

- demonstrating competencies in the language, skills, knowledge and understanding required of a student who is about to enter degree level study;
- performing effectively in the academic environment of a university through integrated assessments covering all four skills (speaking, writing, reading and listening) required of a SELT.