Module Information
Module Identifier
IC00340
Module Title
Language, Culture and Communication
Academic Year
2016/2017
Co-ordinator
Semester
Semester 1
Pre-Requisite
IELTS 4.5 with no lower score than 4.0 in any one language skill area
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Portfolio | 20% |
| Semester Assessment | Exam End of module exam – 90 minutes | 40% |
| Semester Assessment | Progress Assessments Progress tests – grammar & vocab | 40% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Use a range of functions, structures and vocabulary to communicate effectively
Use an adequate range of vocabulary and attempt to use less common vocabulary
Construct and use a mix of simple and complex sentence forms
Show evidence of being able to carry out research on a limited basis (portfolio)
Brief description
Language, Culture and Communication, is one of 3 core English language skill development modules that make up the 20 hours of study per week of the IFC Block 1 course.
This module will encourage the students to progress with their general English language skills and independent learner study skills needed for successful study at AU.
This module will prepare students for the IFC Block 2 modules which will extend and consolidate the language skills developed in Block 1.
This module will encourage the students to progress with their general English language skills and independent learner study skills needed for successful study at AU.
This module will prepare students for the IFC Block 2 modules which will extend and consolidate the language skills developed in Block 1.
Aims
1. To develop and strengthen students’ general language skills – reading, writing, listening and speaking (skills development) and communicative competence
2. To develop and strengthen students’ grammar and vocabulary skills and knowledge (language input)
3. To develop and strengthen students’ awareness of UK work and study cultural norms
4. To give practice in the independent learner study skills required to function effectively in a higher education learning environment
2. To develop and strengthen students’ grammar and vocabulary skills and knowledge (language input)
3. To develop and strengthen students’ awareness of UK work and study cultural norms
4. To give practice in the independent learner study skills required to function effectively in a higher education learning environment
Content
Due to the nature of each IFC cohort of students, the IFC course will need to be flexible and responsive to students’ needs. It is a student centred syllabus.The outline below is indicative of the skills that this module will cover.
Week 1,2,3,4 Course Introduction
Integrated skills development at CEFR B1 level
Grammar focus at CEFR B1 level
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc
Week 5,6,7,8
Integrated skills development at CEFR B1 level
Grammar focus at CEFR B1 level
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc
Week 9, 10,11,12
Integrated skills development at CEFR B1 level
Grammar focus at CEFR B1 level
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc
Revision and exam preparation
Module assessment
Week 13,14,15 Module feedback & individual tutorial support
Review and recap on language culture and communication skills & strategies covered in this module
Individual student targets to identified & discussed for development in Block 2
Week 1,2,3,4 Course Introduction
Integrated skills development at CEFR B1 level
Grammar focus at CEFR B1 level
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc
Week 5,6,7,8
Integrated skills development at CEFR B1 level
Grammar focus at CEFR B1 level
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc
Week 9, 10,11,12
Integrated skills development at CEFR B1 level
Grammar focus at CEFR B1 level
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc
Revision and exam preparation
Module assessment
Week 13,14,15 Module feedback & individual tutorial support
Review and recap on language culture and communication skills & strategies covered in this module
Individual student targets to identified & discussed for development in Block 2
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Application of Number | |
| Communication | This module develops communication and literacy skills through presentations and vocabulary extension activities |
| Improving own Learning and Performance | This module incorporates targeted individual learning tutorials to encourage students to assess and analyze their own learning and performance. |
| Information Technology | The multimedia language laboratory will develop students’ ability to use listening & pronunciation software to improve their language skills. It will provide an engaging and interactive learning environment. Students will also be encouraged to search the web for sources of information and use presentation software for the presentations. |
| Personal Development and Career planning | |
| Problem solving | Developing language sub skills involves problem solving to find and record the key information required to comprehend texts |
| Research skills | This module will involve students actively and independently researching topics for presentations |
| Subject Specific Skills | Academic English study skills |
| Team work | This module involves students working in pairs and teams to develop their listening and presentation skills |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 3