ET1002
English as a Foreign Language B
2019-2020
20
10
SCQF level 7
2
Academic year(s): 2019-2020
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 7
Semester: 2
Availability restrictions: Please note that students on degree programmes in St Andrews who use English as an Additional Language cannot take 1000 and 2000 level ET modules concurrently. However, this restriction does not apply to exchange students, who can take 1000 and 2000 level ET modules concurrently.
Planned timetable:
This module examines aspects and genres of English, such as idiomatic language, journalese, and drama. The approach is similar to ET1001 in that developing communicative skills is regarded as the main aim of the module. The module will examine what constitutes writing appropriately and effectively in a variety of non-academic contexts. Lectures in aspects of British literature and cinema will provide a greater understanding of British culture.
Pre-requisite(s): In taking this module you must be a user of English as an additional language.
Anti-requisite(s): Student must not be a native speaker of English, have a pass at Higher, A-Level equivalent in English or ET1009.
Weekly contact: 4 compulsory classes
Scheduled learning hours: 44
Guided independent study hours: 156
As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%
Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 100%
Module coordinator: Ms R M Doig
Module teaching staff: Ms Rosalind Doig
Module coordinator email rd21@st-andrews.ac.uk