University of St Andrews

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 10

ECTS credits : 5

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

Preparing and supporting students who come to study for undergraduate or postgraduate degrees through the medium of English is one of the most challenging but rewarding jobs in the field of language teaching. To do this well, an EAP teacher needs to understand the higher education context, the key principles underpinning learning in a university, text and discourse in the communities of different disciplines, theories and practice of assessment, and the most effective methods and materials to motivate students and help them into a discourse community. This module will take advantage of opportunities to observe lectures and tutorials in EAP taught in ELT, and in other disciplines at the University of St Andrews in order to have a greater awareness of the work of an EAP teacher in preparing and delivering materials designed to meet the needs of students.

Relationship to other modules

Pre-requisite(s): Before taking this module you must pass at least 60 credits from any levels matching et51

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 2-hour lecture (x 5 weeks) and 1-hour tutorial (x 5 weeks), one-to-one supervision tutorial to discuss the proposal for the assessed oral presentation

Scheduled learning hours: 16

Guided independent study hours: 83

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: Coursework = 100%

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 0%
Practical examinations : 100%
Coursework: 0%

Re-assessment: Coursework (new essay) = 100%

Personnel

Module coordinator: Ms A M Malcolm-Smith
Module teaching staff: Team taught