UNIVERSITY OF KENT
Advanced English for Academic Study in Humanities and Social Sciences LZ602
SECTION 1: MODULE SPECIFICATIONS
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Title of the module:
LZ602 Advanced English for Academic Study in Humanities and Social Sciences
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School or partner institution which will be responsible for management of the module:
CEWL
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Start date of the module:
September 2010 (Revised version start date 2014)
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The number of students expected to take the module:
15 students (per class)
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Modules to be withdrawn on the introduction of this proposed module and consultation with other
relevant Schools and Faculties regarding the withdrawal:
None
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The level of the module (e.g. Certificate [C], Intermediate [I], Honours [H] or Postgraduate [M]):
H
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The number of credits and the ECTS value which the module represents
15 (ECTS equivalent of 7.5)
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Which term(s) the module is to be taught in (or other teaching pattern)
Autumn
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Prerequisite and co-requisite modules:
Must be taken with LA508 and Independent Research Skills project module
10. The programmes of study to which the module contributes:
Humanities and Social Sciences Graduate Diploma Module is compulsory for students whose
level of English is below C1 in reading or writing
11. The intended subject specific learning outcomes:
On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:
1. identify and apply appropriate reading strategies for research and writing in Humanities and
Social Sciences
2. engage with and interpret layers of meaning within texts, original papers, reports and data
sets
3. demonstrate sufficient knowledge of language structure to write academic texts in accurate
English in Humanities and Social Science research contexts
4. use appropriate academic register and style for a range of written documents related to
Science disciplines ; including reports, case studies, projects, essays, research publications
and book reviews
5. employ language of advanced levels of analysis, evaluation, criticism and argument in written
and spoken text and contextualise from a variety of perspectives
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12. The intended generic learning outcomes: To be able to:
On successful completion of the module, the student will be able to:
1. collaborate effectively as a team and in group activities for a common goal
2. work and study independently
3. communicate effectively with a range of audiences orally and in writing and demonstrate
intercultural competence
4. analyse and critically examine material as well as identify and describe problems.
5. develop research skills, including the ability to gather, sift and organise material
6. make effective and appropriate use of IT/ICT both for communication and as a means of
learning
7. plan effectively, meet deadlines and manage own learning
13. A synopsis of the curriculum:
The module focuses on the development of English for Academic purposes with a
special focus on English for Social Sciences and Humanities. This includes the ability to
interpret and evaluate discipline-specific academic texts; analyse, discuss, summarise and
synthesise written and visual information, both in writing and orally; create and organise
subject specific written texts effectively and submit them in grammatically accurate English;
present the results of discipline-specific research projects coherently to an educated
audience. Demonstrate a critical awareness of different academic cultures.
14. Indicative Reading List
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Ford, N. (2012) The Essential Guide to Using the Web for Research. London: SAGE
Metcalfe, M. (2006) Reading Critically at University. London: SAGE
Swales, J. and C. Feak, (2000). English in Today’s Research World: A Writing Guide. Ann
Arbor: Michigan UP
Swales, J. & Feak, C. (2012). Academic Writing for Graduate Students: Essential Skills and
Tasks (3rd Edition): Ann Arbor: Michigan UP
15. Learning and Teaching Methods, including the nature and number of contact hours and the total
study hours which will be expected of students, and how these relate to achievement of the
intended learning outcomes:
The module is taught through seminars in the autumn term. Students are expected to attend 4
hours of seminar sessions per week. Students will complete 8.5 hours of private study per
week. The module will comprise a total of 150 hours study.
Seminars focus on developing language skills (11: 3 - 5) and (12: 1, 2, 4 – 8), and reading and
writing; interpreting, evaluating, discussing, drafting and presenting a range of academic texts
directly related to both general academic and scientific topics. (11: 1 - 5) and (12: 1, 2, 4-8, 12).
Private study (11: 1, 2) and (12: 3, 8-12).
16. Assessment methods and how these relate to testing achievement of the intended learning
outcomes:
100% coursework comprising: 1.5 hour subject-specific Grammar & Vocabulary in-class test
(30%); Text analysis (500-800 words) (30%) and a final written assignment (2000 words)
(40%). There is guidance on designing and writing the final project, including peer and tutorial
feedback on preliminary drafts/versions, before final submission.
Learning outcomes tested by each assessment are:
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Grammar and Vocabulary in-class test (11: 3,) (12: 4)
Text analysis (11: 1, 2, 5) (12: 4)
Final written assignment (11:1 - 5) (12: 2-7)
17. Implications for learning resources, including staff, library, IT and space:
Staff: 1 member of academic staff from CEWL per group of 15 students, 1 classroom with IT
resources per group of 15 students.
18. As far as can reasonably be anticipated, the curriculum, learning and teaching methods and
forms of assessment do not present any disadvantage to students with disabilities. CEWL is
committed to actively fostering an inclusive community within the classroom. We have
enabled students with physical disabilities, sensory impairments and learning difficulties to
play a full part in the curriculum of our programmes. Such support has taken the form of
preparing teaching materials on CD for visually impaired students, assisted note-taking and
alternative assessment formats. We will continue to work with individual students and Student
Support and Welfare to identify strategy aids and assess needs in order to provide
appropriate educational support.
19. Campus(es) where module will be delivered: Canterbury
20. Partner College/Validated Institution: N/A
21. School responsible for the programme: CEWL with Humanities and Social Sciences
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SECTION 2: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME OF STUDY IN A UNIVERSITY SCHOOL
Statement by the School Director of Learning and Teaching/School Director of Graduate Studies
(as appropriate): "I confirm I have been consulted on the above module proposal and have given advice
on the correct procedures and required content of module proposals"
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Director of Learning and Teaching/Director of
Graduate Studies (delete as applicable)
Date
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Print Name
Statement by the Head of School: "I confirm that the School has approved the introduction of the
module and, where the module is proposed by School staff, will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Date
Head of School
Anthony Manning………………………………………………
Print Name
SECTION 3: MODULE IS PART OF A PROGRAMME IN A PARTNER COLLEGE OR VALIDATED
INSTITUTION (Where the module is proposed by a Partner College/Validated Institution)
Statement by the Nominated Officer of the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable): "I
confirm that the College/Validated Institution (delete as applicable) has approved the introduction of the
module and will be responsible for its resourcing"
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Nominated Responsible Officer of Partner
College/Validated Institution
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Print Name
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Partner College/Validated Institution
Module Specification Template
Last updated October 2012
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