Language Enhancement for University Study (Study Routes A and B)

On successful completion of this module students should be able to:

1. Use a range of functions, structures and vocabulary to communicate effectively in informal and academic contexts
2. Organize their learning materials in such a way that they can use them to enhance learning
3. Show evidence of being able to carry out research on a limited basis and report findings
4. Select relevant information from a range of textual formats (e.g. qualitative, tabular and graphic data, reports, textbooks and articles) and reformulate it in written or spoken form
5. Engage in extended reading of general texts including newspaper/magazine articles, novels and general non-fiction
6. Be able to cite sources effectively and compile an accurate bibliography using the Harvard style

Language Enhancement for University Study, is one of 3 core English language skill development modules that make up the 20 hours of study per week of the IFC Block 2 course. The fourth core Block 2 module is delivered by the subject specific academic department.
This module will develop, extend and consolidate the general & academic language and study skills needed for successful study at AU.
The UK higher education systems and those of the wider cultural system in which it is embedded will also be covered.

1. To develop, extend and consolidate students’ general language skills – integrated reading, writing, listening and speaking (skills development) and communicative competence
2. To develop, extend and consolidate students’ grammar and vocabulary skills and knowledge (language input)
3. To give practice in the independent learner study skills required to function effectively in a higher education learning environment

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 centered syllabus.

The outline below is indicative of the course that this module will cover.

Week 1,2,3,4 Course Introduction

Integrated language skills at CEFR B1, B2 & C1 levels
Grammar focus at CEFR B1, B2 & C1 levels
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc.

Week 5,6,7,8 Integrated language skills at CEFR B2 & C1 levels
Grammar focus at CEFR B2 & C1 levels
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc.

Week 9, 10,11,12 Integrated language skills at CEFR B2 & C1 levels
Grammar focus at CEFR B2 & C1 levels
Culture topics including: gender, education, political, business, art, crime, sport and technology issues etc.
Revision and exam preparation

Week 13 Module assessment

Week 14 Further teaching

15 Module feedback + tutorial support

This module is at CQFW Level 3