Last modified: 24 Jul 2024 15:16
This course is part of the pre-sessional programme that helps international students meet their language conditions prior to going on to their UG/PG programmes. Level 1 takes students from IELTS 4 – 4.5 [A2 high -B1 low]
| Study Type | Undergraduate | Level | 1 |
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| Term | First Term | Credit Points | 0 credits (0 ECTS credits) |
| Campus | Aberdeen | Sustained Study | No |
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This course is the first part of the PSE programme that helps international students meet the university’s English language conditions.
This aim of the course is to develop all 4 skills. There is a particular emphasis on language development as well as a focus on pronunciation.
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Students choose to take this course as a pathway to the university | 3800.0000 |
Information on contact teaching time is available from the course guide.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 40 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 10,20 | Feedback Weeks | 11,21 | |
| Feedback |
2 x read to write assessments. Students are required to read a number of texts and use the content to inform their writing. Word Count: 300 words each Assessment grid , tutors comments, feedback tutorials |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Factual | Remember | Writing: be able to communicate basic information clearly |
| Factual | Understand | Grammar & Vocabulary: able to produce simple sentences accurately and use common words that relate to everyday activities. |
| Factual | Understand | Reading: able to demonstrate understanding of the main points in simple texts that are supported by figures names and illustrations. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 13,16 | Feedback Weeks | 13,16 | |
| Feedback |
2 x paired tutorials:students are given discussion tasks to complete together on a topic that they have been working on in class. Lentgth: 15 mins per exam Feedback: tutorials, assessments grids |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | Speaking: able to exchange personal information, express preferences and give simple opinions in basic interactions |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 15,20 | Feedback Weeks | 15,20 | |
| Feedback |
Grammar & vocabulary test Length: 30 minutes Instant computer feedback |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Grammar & Vocabulary: able to produce simple sentences accurately and use common words that relate to everyday activities. |
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | 20 | |
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| Assessment Weeks | 14,18 | Feedback Weeks | 15,19 | |
| Feedback |
2 x listening exam Class feedback/ feedforward common mistakes |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Understand | Listening: able to follow the overall meaning of short talks/ or conversations, if they are delivered clearly and slowly |
There are no assessments for this course.
| Assessment Type | Summative | Weighting | ||
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| Assessment Weeks | Feedback Weeks | |||
| Feedback |
There is no resit option for this course as students do not need to pass level 1 in order to progress to level 2. The course provides formative feedback to students about the skills that they need to develop in order to meet the language requirements. Where students do not meet the projected target exit points for certain skills, they are given additional support to develop those skills. |
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| Knowledge Level | Thinking Skill | Outcome |
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| Factual | Remember | Writing: be able to communicate basic information clearly |
| Factual | Understand | Reading: able to demonstrate understanding of the main points in simple texts that are supported by figures names and illustrations. |
| Factual | Understand | Listening: able to follow the overall meaning of short talks/ or conversations, if they are delivered clearly and slowly |
| Factual | Remember | Speaking: able to exchange personal information, express preferences and give simple opinions in basic interactions |
| Factual | Understand | Grammar & Vocabulary: able to produce simple sentences accurately and use common words that relate to everyday activities. |
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