Undergraduate Course: Academic English for International Students 1 (ENAI07001)
Course Outline
| School | School of Literatures, Languages and Cultures |
College | College of Humanities and Social Science |
| Credit level (Normal year taken) | SCQF Level 7 (Year 1 Undergraduate) |
Availability | Available to all students |
| SCQF Credits | 20 |
ECTS Credits | 10 |
| Summary | This course is designed to raise the participants' English language and study skills to the point where they are able to participate fully in courses of their choice offered in undergraduate programmes of study. There are five principal strands: Listening and note-taking; Reading and text analysis; Discussion skills; Academic writing and Presentation skills.
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| Course description |
Not entered
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Entry Requirements (not applicable to Visiting Students)
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Co-requisites | |
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Other requirements | None |
| Additional Costs | Approximately £15 to buy our set textbook: "Study Speaking" ISBN 9780521 533966. It is not necessary to buy the accompanying audio CD. |
Information for Visiting Students
| Pre-requisites | Academic English for International Students (AEIS) 1 & 2
AEIS is a 20-credit academic course taught by ELTC staff and designed to improve students' academic English. AEIS has very strict English language requirements, so all students who are interested in AEIS must take the Test of English at Matriculation (TEAM). All enrolments for AEIS are organised by the Visiting Student Office (VSO) in the College of Humanities & Social Science. It is essential that you visit the VSO (3rd Floor, David Hume Tower) if you are interested in taking this course.
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| High Demand Course? |
Yes |
Course Delivery Information
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 30 |
| Course Start |
Semester 1 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Seminar/Tutorial Hours 66,
Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
130 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Please contact the School directly for a breakdown of Assessment Methods
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
- A written assignment (1,000-1,500 words): a critical review of two journal articles
- A 10-minute oral presentation, followed by group discussion
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
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| Academic year 2015/16, Available to all students (SV1)
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Quota: 15 |
| Course Start |
Semester 2 |
Timetable |
Timetable |
| Learning and Teaching activities (Further Info) |
Total Hours:
200
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Programme Level Learning and Teaching Hours 4,
Directed Learning and Independent Learning Hours
196 )
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| Assessment (Further Info) |
Written Exam
0 %,
Coursework
100 %,
Practical Exam
0 %
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| Additional Information (Assessment) |
- A written assignment (1,000-1,500 words): a critical review of two journal articles
- A 10-minute oral presentation, followed by group discussion
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| Feedback |
Not entered |
| No Exam Information |
Learning Outcomes
On completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Listen and take efficient notes in lectures
- Read and think more critically
- Understand and use appropriate academic citation and referencing
- Write a critical review of two academic articles
- Give an effective academic presentation
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Additional Information
| Graduate Attributes and Skills |
Not entered |
| Special Arrangements |
Please note that places on this course are limited. Please therefore refer ANY interested students to the CHSS Visiting Student Office (DHT 3rd Floor) in the first instance to check for spaces and arrange enrolment. |
| Keywords | Academic English,non-native speakers |
Contacts
| Course organiser | Miss Agnes Young
Tel: (0131 6)50 9419
Email: Agnes.Young@ed.ac.uk |
Course secretary | Ms Kathryn Redpath
Tel: (0131 6)50 9429
Email: Kathryn.Redpath@ed.ac.uk |
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