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Module Catalogue

For information on which modules are specific to your programme, please see : Programme requirements index 2018-2019.

Curricular information may be subject to change.

ET5400 English for Academic Purposes (Combined Masters)

Academic year(s): 2018-2019

Key information

SCOTCAT credits : 20

ECTS credits : 10

Level : SCQF level 11

Semester: 2

Availability restrictions: Available only to students on 'with English Language' MSc programmes in the School of Computer Science.

Planned timetable: To be arranged.

This module is designed to develop the academic literacy of students entering onto a taught masters programme at the University of St Andrews. Students develop the academic competence required for writing, delivering presentations, participating in seminars, researching for and evaluating source material, and developing criticality in respect of all aspects of their studies.

Learning and teaching methods and delivery

Weekly contact: 6 class tutorials (x 11 weeks) , 0.5 individual supervision meeting (x 5 weeks)

Scheduled learning hours: 69

Guided independent study hours: 132

Assessment pattern

As used by St Andrews: 2-hour Written Examination = 25%, Coursework = 75% Coursework contains 2 elements: a extended essay ((50% of grade) and a presentation (25% of grade).

As defined by QAA
Written examinations : 25%
Practical examinations : 0%
Coursework: 75%

Re-assessment: 2-hour Written Examination = 50%, Coursework = 50%

Personnel

Module teaching staff: Mr J Harvey, Mrs K Tavakoli, Ms L Thirkell