Undergraduate Course: Foundation English for Academic Purposes 2 (ENAI07009)
Course Outline
| School |
School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College |
College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Course type |
Standard |
Availability |
Available to all students |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) |
SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Credits |
20 |
| Home subject area |
English - Academic (International Students Only) |
Other subject area |
None |
| Course website |
None
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Taught in Gaelic? |
No |
| Course description |
Foundation English for Academic Purposes 2 is designed to improve the students&© English knowledge and skills to the point where they can participate effectively in undergraduate courses in Humanities or Social Science. With that aim in mind, FEAP 2 will focus on the development of students&© critical thinking and presentation skills. Critical Thinking sessions cover issues such as the identifying sound or poor argumentation in academic texts and recognising suasion and bias, and culminate in participation in $ú and analysis of $ú a group seminar. Presentation Skills sessions address such aspects of effective presentation as the use of visuals, phrasing and emphasis in vocal delivery, and making a strong conclusion. Together, these two strands complement the work done in Foundation English for Academic Purposes 1 on academic reading, writing and vocabulary, to provide the students with the tools required for effective undergraduate study.
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
| Pre-requisites |
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Co-requisites |
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| Prohibited Combinations |
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Other requirements |
None
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| Additional Costs |
None |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites |
None |
| Displayed in Visiting Students Prospectus? |
No |
Course Delivery Information
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| Delivery period: 2011/12 Semester 2, Available to all students (SV1)
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WebCT enabled: No |
Quota: None |
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Activity |
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Wednesday |
Thursday |
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| First Class |
First class information not currently available |
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Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes
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Assessment Information
This course will be assessed by two components.
1. Oral presentation (10 minutes, followed by 10 minutes of questions/answers and discussion), weighted at 50%.
2. Critical review (1,250-1,500 words) of two academic readings from those used in the non-EAP components for session two, counting as 50%.
To pass, students must achieve a minimum of 40% in the combined mark (and a minimum of 30% in each assessment component).
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Special Arrangements
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Additional Information
| Academic description |
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| Syllabus |
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| Transferable skills |
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| Reading list |
HSS FEAP students will have individual access to the electronic Academic Content dictionary (item 1) in the ELTC computer lab and will be issued with their own copies of items 2 and 3.
1. Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary (2011) Cambridge University Press.
2. Hamp-Lyons L & Heasley B. (2008) Study Writing: a course in writing skills for academic purposes. Second edition. Cambridge University Press. ISBN 978-0-521534-96-3.
3. Nukui C. & Brooks, J. (2007) Critical Thinking. Reading: Garnet Education. ISBN 978-1-859649-20-6.
In addition, they will receive copies of the FEAP materials (Key Vocabulary for Philosophy; Key Vocabulary for Social Science; Presentation Skills; and IELTS Preparation) being prepared by ELTC staff.
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| Study Abroad |
Not entered |
| Study Pattern |
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| Keywords |
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Contacts
| Course organiser |
Mr John Palfery
Tel: (0131 6)50 6200
Email: j.palfery@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary |
Mrs Anthea Coleman-Chan
Tel: (0131 6)51 1589
Email: Anthea.Coleman-Chan@ed.ac.uk |
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