Introduction to English Language 1B (Dalian)

Learning Outcomes

Subject Specific Intellectual and Research Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• express facts, concepts and arguments clearly using appropriate language.
• interpret and analyse a range of information from different sources;
• develop advanced methods for improving your English language skills;

Transferable and Generic Skills

Having successfully completed this module you will be able to:

• work as a member of a team by cooperating with others, negotiating, listening to others in a group, sharing responsibilities & tasks and meeting deadlines;
• apply a range of reading strategies to help you to read efficiently;
• utilise reliable sources appropriate for your discipline e.g. use of library sources.
• actively participate in discussions and tutorials;

Knowledge and Understanding

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

• recognising the relevant conventions followed in academic English (both written and spoken) e.g. referencing;
• using reliable sources appropriate for your discipline e.g. use of library sources;
• constructing an academic essay or report, which involves the use of sources.

The module has an integrated approach that builds on the Semester 1 skills: these are taught together as they are rarely used in isolation. Your classroom sessions will focus on advancing your academic reading and writing, and listening and speaking competencies. You will develop your study skills in greater depth through independent learning workshops, as well as academic advisory sessions.

Teaching and learning methods

You will experience a wide variety of teaching and learning methods including: full class teaching; real life and videoed lectures; individual, pair and group work in class; discussions in small groups; set tasks to be completed outside class; use of authentic lectures for exploitation; self-directed independent study and group tutorials.

Resources & Reading list

General Resources

University of Warwick. http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/fac/soc/al/learning_english/leap/listeningandspeaking/ease1sample/

British Council Learn English: Professionals Podcasts. http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/professionals-podcasts

British Council Learn English: Listen and Watch. http://learnenglish.britishcouncil.org/en/listen-and-watch

TED Talks. http://www.ted.com/talks

UEFAP Listening. http://www.uefap.com/listen/listfram.htm

Henry Stuart Talks: The Management & Marketing Collection. http://hstalks.com/main/index_category.php?c=250&

Textbooks

Kisslinger, E. and Rost, M. (2009). Contemporary Topics: Academic Listening & Note taking Skills Book 2. New York: Pearson Longman.

Mandiberg, M. (2012). The social Media Reader,. New York and London: New York University Press.

Samara, T. (2007). Design Elements – A graphic style manual. Rockport Publishers.

Kocur (Z) & Leung (S). Eds. (2004). Theory in contemporary art: from 1985 to the present. Oxford: Blackwell..

Lynch, T. (2004). Study Listening. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.

Davies, C . Parrinder, M. (2010). Limited language: Rewriting design, Monotype Grotesque,. Berlin, Basel, Boston.

Udale J. (2008). Textiles and Fashion. AVA.

Collins, H: (2010). Creative Research: The theory and practice of research for the creative industries.. AVA.

Mootee, I (2013). Design Thinking for Strategic innovation. Canada: John Wiley & Son.

David. M (2002). Inside Subculture, The postmodern Meaning of Style,. Berg, Oxford and New York.

Cottrell, S. (2008). The Study Skills Handbook.. New York: Palgrave Macmillan.

Campbell, C. and Smith, J. (2009). English for Academic Study: Listening. Reading. Reading: University of Reading.

G+B Arts International. (1996). Capacity: history, the world, and the self in contemporary art criticism. Amsterdam, Netherlands: G+B Arts International..

Justice, L (2011). Chinas Design Revolution. MIT Press.

Ambrose.C & Harris P (2005). Colour. AVA.

Beglar, D. and Murray, N. (2009). Contemporary Topics: Academic Listening & Note taking Skills Book 3. New York: Pearson Longman.

Formative

This is how we’ll give you feedback as you are learning. It is not a formal test or exam.

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.

Repeat Information

Repeat type: Internal