UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL LANCASHIRE
Programme Specification
This Programme Specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the programme
and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and
demonstrate if he/she takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided.
Sources of information on the programme can be found in Section 17
1. Awarding Institution / Body
University of Central Lancashire
2. Teaching Institution and Location
of Delivery
Preston, International Campuses and Partner Institutions
3. University School/Centre
Language, Literature and International Studies
4. External Accreditation
British Council Accreditation
5. Title of Final Award
Certificate of Achievement in Elementary English
Certificate of Achievement in Pre-Intermediate English
Certificate of Achievement in Intermediate English
6. Modes of Attendance offered
Part time
7. UCAS Code
N/A
8. Relevant Subject Benchmarking
Group(s)
Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR)
IELTS
Association of Language Testers in Europe (ALTE)
British Council
9. Other external influences
10. Date of production/revision of this
form
Produced 2005. Revised June 2007, March & July 2013
11. Aims of the Programme
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To improve students’ communicative competence in EFL by focussing on grammar, lexis,
appropriacy and key language skills (productive and receptive)
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To improve students’ linguistic performance in EFL by focussing on grammar, lexis,
accuracy and appropriacy
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To encourage students to participate actively in an English language environment
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To encourage independent language learning
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To develop students’ transferable skills and learning strategies
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To increase students’ confidence in using English in a variety of contexts within English
Language communities
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12. Learning Outcomes, Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods
A. Knowledge and Understanding
A1. Linguistic knowledge, structures and functions to the appropriate level
A2. Knowledge of appropriate use and cultural conventions of language in context
A3. Knowledge of aspects of culture in English language communities
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and
exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
B. Subject-specific skills
B1. Producing oral and written English as appropriate to the level of the module
B2. Learner strategies for dealing with unknown areas of language and communication
B3. Development of communicative and intercultural competence in EFL
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and
exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
C. Thinking Skills
C1. Ability to reflect on their needs as a learner in order to develop independent study
C2. Developmental and self-evaluative practice
Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, examinations, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and
exercises in writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
D. Other skills relevant to employability and personal development
D1. Develop skills in reflecting on personal learning strengths and weaknesses
D2. Ability to apply past and present learning experiences to promote independent learning skills
D3. Heightened awareness of intercultural communication and interpersonal skills
D4. Demonstrate self- awareness in relation to their future careers and lives
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Teaching and Learning Methods
Class work, guided study, portfolio work: role plays, pair work, individual work, and exercises in
writing, speaking, listening, reading, grammar, functions and vocabulary as appropriate.
Assessment methods
Examinations in lexis and key language skills and / or a portfolio of independent work.
3. Programme Structures*
Level
Module
Code
14. Awards and Credits*
Module Title
Credit
rating
FOUNDATION LEVEL MODULES
Level 3
EFC004
Elementary English
20
Certificate of Achievement in
Elementary English
Requires 20 credits at Level 3
Level 3
EFC005
Pre-Intermediate English
20
Certificate of Achievement in
Pre-Intermediate English
Requires 20 credits at Level 3
Level 3
EFC006
Intermediate English
20
Certificate of Achievement in
Intermediate English
Requires 20 credits at Level 3
15. Personal Development Planning
PDP is managed through the portfolio of independent study. Students are asked to complete and
discuss a plan of study with the class tutor to address issues arising from their learner needs analysis.
This plan is re-negotiated at key points during the year. The student completes a series of tasks for a
portfolio which explicitly target identified key areas for improvement. Following each task students are
given formative feedback on their progress.
16. Admissions criteria
Programme Specifications include minimum entry requirements, including academic qualifications,
together with appropriate experience and skills required for entry to study. These criteria may be
expressed as a range rather than a specific grade. Amendments to entry requirements may have
been made after these documents were published and you should consult the University’s website for
the most up to date information.
Students will be informed of their personal minimum entry criteria in their offer letter.
As stated in the individual module descriptors.
17. Key sources of information about the programme
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School Website
Factsheets & Publicity
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APPENDIX 21 - CDG
18. Curriculum Skills Map
Module
Level Code
Module Title
Core (C),
Compulsory
(COMP) or
Option (O)
Knowledge and
understanding
A1
EFC004 Elementary English
Level
3 EFC005 Pre-Intermediate English
EFC006 Intermediate English
document1
O
O
O
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A2
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A3
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Subject-specific
Skills
B1
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B2
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B3
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Thinking Skills
C1
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C2
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Other skills relevant
to employability and
personal
development
D1
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D2
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D3
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D4
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