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Upon successful completion of the course, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of the stages involved in the academic writing process
(generating ideas, creating an outline, synthesizing information, revising, editing, etc.)
- Produce short academic texts (e.g. summaries, argumentative essays, cause-effect,
problem-solution) integrating sources
- understand a clearly-structured lecture on a familiar topic and take notes on points that appear important (CEFR, ‘Note-Taking’ B2)
- summarize a range of factual texts, commenting on and discussing contrasting points of view and main themes (CEFR, ‘Processing Texts’, B2)
- Use appropriate language for different functional purposes (e.g. expressing opinion,
giving reasons/explanations, comparing and contrasting, etc.)
- Structure written texts appropriately
- Apply critical thinking skills in oral interaction and written production for academic
purposes (BALEAP W1.1.5&6)
- Use effective strategies to enhance their academic language knowledge and skills
independently
- Take part in group/seminar discussion on topics of general academic interest (BALEAP S1.2.1&2)
- Plan and deliver high-level academic presentations, selecting appropriate detail and presenting without over-reliance on Powerpoint slides. Respond to questions and comments from the audience (BALEAP S1.3.1,2&4)
- Take part in group work using enquiry-based learning and analysing & solving problems (BALEAP S1.1.3-5)
The content will be based around coursebook materials and authentic academic sources on topics relevant to all students taking the module.
Student Effort Type | Hours |
---|---|
Specified Learning Activities | 48 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 16 |
Lectures | 0 |
Small Group | 64 |
Total | 128 |
This module is delivered overseas and is not available to students based at the UCD Belfield or UCD Blackrock campuses
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Reading-into-Writing examination based on an academic source. | 2 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Graded | No | 25 |
Essay: Essay comparing two academic sources. | Coursework (End of Trimester) | n/a | Graded | No | 25 |
Oral Examination: Seminar Discussion (with extended turns and Q&A) | Varies over the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Class Test: Listening exam | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 20 |
Continuous Assessment: Based on in-class tasks, participation, interaction and progress throughout the semester. | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Graded | No | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
---|---|
In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment
• Online automated feedback
• Peer review activities
• Self-assessment activities
Not yet recorded.
Name | Role |
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Dr Stephen Kelly | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Mr Ewan MacRae | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |