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ET1009 English as a Foreign Language for Scientists 1

Academic year(s): 2017-2018

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 7

Semester: 1

Availability restrictions: Only if sufficient student demand

Planned timetable: 5.00 pm Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri

This module is aimed at improving the ability of science students who do not have English as their first language to deal more effectively with the language demands of a science subject through developing communicative skills within both academic and non-academic settings. The main focus will be on speaking, listening and building vocabulary, whilst written work will concentrate on common tasks set within Science modules.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): In taking this module you must be a User of English as an Additional Language and take at least one science module.

Anti-requisite(s): "Student must not be a native speaker of English, have a pass at Higher, A Level or equivalent in English or ET1001"

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 4 compulsory classes

Scheduled learning hours: 40

Guided independent study hours: 160

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 30%, Oral Interview = 20%, Coursework = 50%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 30%
Practical examinations : 20%
Coursework: 50%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 40%, 1-hour Listening Examination = 30%, Oral Interview = 30%