BMM4472 - English for Academic Purposes 2

Objectives:

On successful completion of the module, students will be able to:

1 Communicate appropriately in English both orally and in writing with a sufficient degree of fluency and accuracy both for academic and professional purposes
2 Demonstrate the ability to locate appropriate sources and summarise, paraphrase and synthesise information effectively
3 Give an effective oral presentation
4 Understand a range of aspects of British Life and Culture
5 Develop understanding of business and marketing concepts and specialist vocabulary appropriate to students’ academic courses

Content:

This course will extend students’ understanding and appropriate use of the English language, both oral and written, in the context of studying for a business degree. The course will pay particular attention to further developing students’ academic writing skills. It will also extend students’ understanding of aspects of British culture, focussing on topics specifically relevant to a business degree programme, e.g. Introduction to the British Legal system, Politics in the UK, the British Economy and the National Health Service. Study of specific business concepts and relevant vocabulary to students’ semester 2 business programme will also be a key part of this module and students will have the opportunity to study and practise professional presentation skills.

Learning and Teaching Information:

An appropriate range of materials will be used from a variety of sources including authentic material eg from newspapers, websites, the BBC as well as commercially available English language text and resource books.

English language taught sessions (workshops and seminars)
Contact hours: 40
Intended Group size: 15

Guided independent study
Hours: 160

Additional Assessment information
Students are required to submit a minimum of 5 written assignments set by the tutor as homework on a weekly basis. They then improve their first version based on tutor feedback and re-submit both the originals and the re-writes in the final portfolio. The portfolio also includes a selection of evidence of independent study activities and a log recording self-directed learning tasks. The presentation will be on a topic of the student’s choice but will involve a comparison between an aspect of the student’s life and culture and that of the UK. An overall pass mark is required for this module for progression to Level 5.

Other relevant information
This module is for all students identified as needing specialist language support. Individual needs will be identified through the admissions process, through intro-week and in-sessional classes. Pre-sessional assessment will also be undertaken where possible.

Assessment: