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LN5526: ENGLISH FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES (2017-2018)

Last modified: 27 Feb 2018 17:19


Course Overview

 As Education is becoming increasingly globalised more and more people are studying through a second language . To meet the needs of these learners a distinct form teaching EAP has been developed.

The course will take  a historical look at the development of English for Specific Purposes and the impact it has had on current EAP practice.

Course Details

Study Type Postgraduate Level 5
Term Second Term Credit Points 15 credits (7.5 ECTS credits)
Campus Old Aberdeen Sustained Study No
Co-ordinators
  • Professor Robert Millar
  • Ms Julie Bray

Qualification Prerequisites

None.

What courses & programmes must have been taken before this course?

  • Either Master of Science Professional Communication (Studied) or MSc Tesol
  • Any Postgraduate Programme (Studied)

What other courses must be taken with this course?

None.

What courses cannot be taken with this course?

None.

Are there a limited number of places available?

No

Course Description

The course will take  a historical look at the development of English for Specific Purposes and the impact it has had on current EAP practice.


Contact Teaching Time

Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.

Teaching Breakdown

More Information about Week Numbers


Details, including assessments, may be subject to change until 30 August 2024 for 1st term courses and 20 December 2024 for 2nd term courses.

Summative Assessments

Reflective commentary 30% (1500 words); Essay 70% (2500 words).

Resit: ​100% 2 hour exam.

Formative Assessment

There are no assessments for this course.

Feedback

Formative comments will be given on reflective commentary week 7

A process approach will be followed with written assignment, with students receiving feedback on outlines and extract from first draft

Course Learning Outcomes

None.
 

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