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Semester 1 Week 1 Introduction to academic English

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Semester 1 Week 1 Introduction to academic English

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

discuss the definition and purpose of academic English

identify common characteristics of academic English style

use a range of reading strategies, including skimming, scanning and close reading

understand the role of independent learning in academic studies

develop a personalised independent learning plan

understand the importance of listening skills in academia

note-take effectively while listening to lectures

participate effectively in academic seminars.

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Week 2 Starting your studies: Finding academic sources

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Week 2 Starting your studies: Finding academic sources

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

find and use appropriate search methods to locate academically appropriate sources

identify different elements of an academic journal article

interpret and analyse academic essay questions

identify the language used to signal lecture aims

lead a short discussion in an academic seminar

discuss the concept of academic integrity and analyse different academic practices.

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Week 3 Using your sources: Finding relevant and credible information

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Week 3 Using your sources: Finding relevant and credible information

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

evaluate academic credibility of a range of sources

distinguish between main and supporting ideas put forward in academic texts

extract relevant information from academic texts to provide support for academic assignments

add primary and secondary citations to your essays and assignments

create reference lists and bibliographies using Harvard referencing conventions

listen for main ideas in lectures and talks

participate in academic seminars, seeking and offering clarification in discussions.

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Week 4 Identifying, reporting and following up on relevant information

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Week 4 Identifying, reporting and following up on relevant information

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

discuss the concept of academic integrity and analyse different academic practices

use different techniques to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered in academic texts

report evidence by means of paraphrasing and summarising

listen for detailed information in lectures on unfamiliar topics using organisation signals to guide you

use a range of strategies to solve problems commonly arising in academic discussions.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

recognise different types of academic misconduct and apply appropriate strategies to avoid it

identify author stance in texts

incorporate direct quotations into your academic work

recognise key factual definitions in a lecture

give a short informal presentation in a seminar

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

apply different strategies to avoid plagiarism

identify supporting evidence, agreement and contrast in academic texts

synthesise sources in writing

combine and compare information from two lectures

engage in discussions held in response to a lecture.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

use different strategies to alleviate problems that may arise when working in groups

identify follow-up research questions following your reading

demonstrate understanding of the essay writing process

take notes on a description of a process

understand the importance of spoken punctuation.

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Week 7 Developing and supporting your position

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Week 7 Developing and supporting your position

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

evaluate the currency of academic sources

identify language to demonstrate uncertainty and speculation in a text

use different strategies to incorporate your own voice in academic writing

recognise analysis and evaluation stages in a lecture

apply examples in academic discussions.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

evaluate information presented in academic texts

understand the structure and purpose of case studies

understand basic principles governing organisation of academic essays and main body paragraphs

improve textual cohesion of your written work

understand the structure of academic presentations

recognise speaker attitude, discuss viewpoints and evaluate support.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

respond to feedback received for academic work

prepare for and participate effectively in tutorial meetings.

write effective conclusions for academic essays

take critical notes from texts

identify conclusions and recommendations in academic lectures

recognise elements of good practice in academic presentations

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

receive feedback on Draft 1 of CW1 in a live feedback tutorial

revise key concepts studied in the first part of the module.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

recognise and develop the key components of academic argumentation

develop effective rebuttals to counterarguments in academic writing

plan and organise argumentative essays

recognise lines of argumentation in academic talks

use emphatic structures in presentations.

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Semester 2 Week 1 Academic Presentations

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Semester 2 Week 1 Academic Presentations

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

determine authorial credibility of academic sources

recognise the difference between fact and opinion in texts

write effective introductions for academic essays

identify features of strong thesis statements

identify irrelevant information and digressions in lectures

recognise the role of presentations in academia.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

evaluate objectivity of a range of sources

identify whether there is author bias in a range of texts

plan and outline essays

employ effective strategies while listening for gist and specific detail

identify factors contributing to effective delivery of academic presentations.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

use different types of visual data effectively in presentations

identify the language used to refer to visual data

integrate evidence into your academic writing

employ effective strategies while listening for gist and specific detail

participate effectively in Q&A sessions, asking and answering critical questions.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

understand the role of hedging in academic work

be able to use different forms of cautious language effectively in your work

understand the purpose and structure of an annotated bibliography

employ effective strategies while listening for gist and specific detail

provide opinions, speculate and reflect during presentations

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By the end of this session, you should be able to:

confidently deliver a researched presentation

complete the second part of your AES Coursework Portfolio

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

evaluate a range of arguments, exposing logical flaws and inappropriate appeals

critically express a viewpoint

identify arguments and counterarguments in academic debates

participate in informal academic debates.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

understand the importance of preparing for your degree studies

understand the role of descriptive writing in academia

integrate descriptive pieces of writing into longer academic papers

improve your critical listening skills and evaluate the arguments presented in a lecture

present and defend a thesis by referring to literature and context.

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Week 7 Causal relationships & critical approach

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Week 7 Causal relationships & critical approach

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

provide constructive criticism to your peers in written and spoken form

understand the structure of cause and effect essays

use effective strategies when listening for gist and detail in cause and effect lectures

ask critical questions in academic discussion.

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Week 8 Proposing and evaluating solutions

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Week 8 Proposing and evaluating solutions

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

evaluate a number of different solutions effectively

understand the structure of a problem-solution-evaluation essay

use effective strategies when listening for gist and detail in PSE lectures

suggest and evaluate solutions in academic discussions.

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Week 9 CW3 tutorials & editing and proofreading your work

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Week 9 CW3 tutorials & editing and proofreading your work

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

use various editing strategies to help improve your writing

incorporate different proofreading methods to help develop your writing

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

assess the credibility of a range of online sources

understand the structure of compare and contrast essays

use effective strategies when listening for gist and detail in comparison lectures

prepare and give an oral summary of a text.

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By the end of this session, you will be able to:

revise key concepts studied in Semester 1 through participation in a Research Cycle task

receive feedback on Draft 1 of CW1 in a live feedback tutorial

check your listening and note-making skills