English Language Stage 7A

Learning Outcomes

Knowledge and Understanding

Having successfully completed this module, you will be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• ways to reflect critically and to make judgements in the light of evidence and argument
• ways to be proficient in the English language and in learning the English language
• analytical and evaluative thinking and further problem-solving skills
• how to extract and synthesise key information from written and spoken sources
• layers of meaning within texts and other cultural products, in other words, you will know how to ‘read between the lines’

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• write and think under pressure and meet deadlines
• work autonomously, manifested in self-direction, self-discipline and time management
• research effectively, and handle appropriately bibliographic information
• become self-reliant, use your own initiative, show your adaptability and flexibility
• take accurate and effective notes and summarise material

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• use successfully intercultural competence
• communicate, present and interact in a flexible, creative and effective way
• use and present material in the English language in written and oral forms in a clear and effective manner
• organise and present ideas within the framework of a structured and reasoned argument
• use English language creatively and precisely for a range of purposes and audiences

This stage develops linguistic proficiency by focusing on a wide range of source materials, both written and spoken, relevant to the target language culture(s). These sources will provide a framework for developing your ability to understand and use sophisticated language forms and applications. Authentic print and multimedia material covering a variety of styles, registers and genres will be used and a range of current topics will be covered.

Teaching methods include: classes and independent learning.

Classes

Although part of any class session is likely to involve direct teaching, the emphasis is on student participation and you will be expected to take part actively in discussion and in tasks such as small group and pair work, and individual or group presentations.

Independent learning

You will be expected to spend time studying outside the class, and we provide guidance, facilities and materials to help you develop your expertise as an independent language learner. As you progress through the stages you will learn to understand, monitor and improve your own learning style; you will also acquire some expertise as a researcher and develop the kind of key skills which are valued by employers. You are encouraged to use the facilities in the university library, which include on-line and computer-based resources, and current newspapers, journals and magazines. For this stage, you will be asked to prepare exercises and activities for the class, to read, watch or listen to material in the target language, consolidate your class work, to write assignments, undertake projects and continue to develop your repertoire of effective language learning strategies.

Summative

This is how we’ll formally assess what you have learned in this module.

Referral

This is how we’ll assess you if you don’t meet the criteria to pass this module.

Repeat

An internal repeat is where you take all of your modules again, including any you passed. An external repeat is where you only re-take the modules you failed.