ET2001
Academic English 1
2017-2018
20
10
SCQF level 8
1
Academic year(s): 2017-2018
SCOTCAT credits : 20
ECTS credits : 10
Level : SCQF level 8
Semester: 1
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 provides students with detailed knowledge of, and practice in, the conventions of Academic English. The module will focus particularly on the skills required for essay writing and for making oral presentations. There will be an emphasis on improved academic study skills, including reading academic texts and note-taking in lectures.
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 or equivalent in English"
Weekly contact: 4 compulsory classes
Scheduled learning hours: 40
Guided independent study hours: 160
As used by St Andrews: 3-hour Written Examination = 40%, Coursework = 60%
As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 40%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 60%
Re-assessment: 3-hour Written Examination = 100%