Undergraduate Course: Academic English for International Students 1 (ENAI07001)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type | Standard |
Availability | Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits | 20 |
| Home subject area | English - Academic (International Students Only) |
Other subject area | None |
| Course website |
None |
Taught in Gaelic? | No |
| Course description | This course is designed to raise the participants' English language and study skills to the point where they are able to participate fully in courses of their choice offered in undergraduate programmes of study. There are five principal strands: Listening and note-taking; Reading and text analysis; Discussion skills; Academic writing and Presentation skills.
Timetable: Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 09.00-10.50. |
Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites | |
| Prohibited Combinations | |
Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Approximately £15 to buy our set textbook: "Study Speaking" ISBN 9780521 533966. It is not necessary to buy the accompanying audio CD. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Academic English for International Students (AEIS) 1 & 2
AEIS is a 20-credit academic course taught by ELTC staff and designed to improve students' academic English. AEIS has very strict English language requirements, so all students who are interested in AEIS must take the Test of English at Matriculation (TEAM). All enrolments for AEIS are organised by the Visiting Student Office (VSO) in the College of Humanities & Social Science. It is essential that you visit the VSO (3rd Floor, David Hume Tower) if you are interested in taking this course.
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| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? | Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 1, Available to all students (SV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 15 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Students should bring the set book "Study Speaking", which is stocked at Blackwells. |
| Course Start Date |
15/09/2014 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| No Exam Information |
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| Delivery period: 2014/15 Semester 2, Part-year visiting students only (VV1)
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Learn enabled: Yes |
Quota: 15 |
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Web Timetable |
Web Timetable |
| Class Delivery Information |
Students should bring the set book "Study Speaking", which is stocked at Blackwells. |
| Course Start Date |
12/01/2015 |
| Breakdown of Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
(
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Additional Notes |
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| Breakdown of Assessment Methods (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
60 %,
Practical Exam
40 %
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| No Exam Information |
Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
By the end of the course, students will have:
- increased the efficiency of their note-taking from speech
- developed their critical reading and thinking abilities
- given, and received feedback on, a spoken presentation to the group
- become familiar with citation and referencing conventions
- written a critical review of two academic articles |
Assessment Information
- A written assignment (1,000-1,500 words): a critical review of two journal articles
- A 10-minute oral presentation, followed by group discussion
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Special Arrangements
| Please note that places on this course are limited. Please therefore refer ANY interested students to the CHSS Visiting Student Office (DHT 3rd Floor) in the first instance to check for spaces and arrange enrolment. |
Additional Information
| Academic description |
Not entered |
| Syllabus |
Not entered |
| Transferable skills |
Not entered |
| Reading list |
Not entered |
| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
Timetable: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday: 9 - 10.50am. |
| Keywords | Academic English, non-native speakers |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Agnes Young
Tel: (0131 6)50 9419
Email: Agnes.Young@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Kathryn Redpath
Tel: (0131 6)50 9429
Email: Kathryn.Redpath@ed.ac.uk |
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