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| Module Availability |
| Semesters 1 and 2 |
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Unit(s) of Assessment (SITS MAB)
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Weighting Towards Module Mark( %)
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Dissertation (8000 words)
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70%
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Oral presentation and discussion
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30%
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Qualifying Condition(s)
A weighted aggregate of 40% is required to pass this module.
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| Module Overview |
| This is a Level 3 module for English for International Communication. It is taught over semesters 1 and 2, with contact hours arranged individually between student and supervisor. One hour per week over both semesters for oral practice. |
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| Prerequisites/Co-requisites |
| Successful completion of HE2 or equivalent |
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| Module Aims |
- To allow students to research in detail an area of English studies that really interests them. It provides the opportunity to extend both research and writing skills in English.
- To build on the communication skills and oral proficiency acquired during the PT year.
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| Learning Outcomes |
On successful completion of this module, students will:
- have developed organisational and time-management skills;
- have developed the ability to write extensively in English in an academic register;
- have worked independently to gather data from various sources;
- learnt to use a variety of sources, including primary sources, to research a given topic;
- have improved presentational skills in producing the bound dissertation;
- have improved referencing and formatting skills;
- have greatly improved their written and oral communication skills.
- be able to give a formal oral presentation to an unknown and informed audience;
- have developed strategies to handle questions confidently and engage in discussions successfully with an informed audience;
- have achieved a high level of accuracy and flexibility in spoken English;
- have developed the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
- have acquired the research skills necessary to give an informed presentation.
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| Module Content |
- Students are encouraged to relate their topic to their placement experience and/or to their combined subject/s, although this is not compulsory.
- The subject should be chosen before or during the placement year, and must be approved by a potential supervisor. The subject can then be more clearly defined after consultation with the supervisor.
- All aspects of making a presentation will be covered:
- finding ideas, documentation
- structuring arguments
- handling questions (active listening, comprehending and reacting)
- capturing and keeping the audience’s attention
- adapting the presentation to the audience
- aspects of non-verbal communication (eye contact, gestures, facial expression etc)
- timing and time-keeping
- use of media
- Topics for presentation and discussion will be chosen from various specialised and non-specialised fields relevant to students’ academic and professional interests and future careers.
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| Methods of Teaching/Learning |
There are no scheduled contact hours, but students should meet their supervisor regularly to discuss ideas, and for the supervisor to give feedback on draft sections of the dissertation.
Advice may be given by email, when the student is on placement, and is in the process of choosing a topic, or carrying out research.
One contact hour per teaching week in Autumn and Spring semesters. Students are encouraged to participate actively in a variety of exercises designed to enhance their oral proficiency and presentation skills. Emphasis will be on self- and peer-feedback. |
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| Selected Texts/Journals |
These will vary, according to the topic chosen. Supervisors will advise students individually on appropriate sources.
All students are given Dissertation Guidance Notes before they go on placement.
Materials will be drawn from a variety of sources and will be provided by the module tutor. |
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| Last Updated |
| 12.4.11 |
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