Module Details |
The information contained in this module specification was correct at the time of publication but may be subject to change, either during the session because of unforeseen circumstances, or following review of the module at the end of the session. Queries about the module should be directed to the member of staff with responsibility for the module. |
Title | English for Academic Purposes | ||
Code | ENGL660 | ||
Coordinator |
Dr DJ Oakey English David.Oakey@liverpool.ac.uk |
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Year | CATS Level | Semester | CATS Value |
Session 2023-24 | Level 7 FHEQ | Second Semester | 15 |
Aims |
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• develop students’ awareness of what matters in the language learning context: analyzing stakeholder needs in defined academic purpose situations |
Learning Outcomes |
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(LO1) On successful completion of the course, students will have an understanding of the development of EAP and ESP over the last 50 years |
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(LO2) On successful completion of the course, students will have gained and applied knowledge of past and current approaches to EAP syllabus design |
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(LO3) On successful completion of the course, students will have gained knowledge of EAP assessment practices |
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(S1) Students will be able to conduct a stakeholder needs analysis in a defined learning situation |
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(S2) Students will be able to conduct a genre analysis of an EAP situation and identify characteristic language |
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(S3) Students will be able to apply the results of a needs analysis to EAP classrooms (e.g., when making lesson plans or when designing tasks). |
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(S4) Students will acquire the skill of being a critical reader who cross-checks with other authors before agreeing with an author's conclusions |
Syllabus |
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Module topics will typically include: |
Teaching and Learning Strategies |
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This module will be delivered by weekly 1-hour whole-cohort workshops and weekly 1-hour seminars of no more than 25 students. The majority of teaching will be delivered face to face on campus. Online delivery will be used to complement the on-campus delivery and where technology affords a better learning experience. |
Teaching Schedule |
Lectures | Seminars | Tutorials | Lab Practicals | Fieldwork Placement | Other | TOTAL | |
Study Hours |
10 |
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20 | ||||
Timetable (if known) | |||||||
Private Study | 130 | ||||||
TOTAL HOURS | 150 |
Assessment |
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EXAM | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
CONTINUOUS | Duration | Timing (Semester) |
% of final mark |
Resit/resubmission opportunity |
Penalty for late submission |
Notes |
Term Assignment EAP Theories and their Application to Language Teaching/Research Anonymous Assessment: Yes | 0 | 100 |
Recommended Texts |
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Reading lists are managed at readinglists.liverpool.ac.uk. Click here to access the reading lists for this module. |