AES Term 2 Module Map 9 weeks

MODULE MAP PMP

AES

WEEK 1

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

• reflect on the key concepts studied in Term 1 through participation in a Research Cycle task
• receive feedback on your CW1 Draft in a live feedback tutorial

WEEK 3

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

• write effective introductions and conclusions for academic essays
• identify features of strong thesis statements
• avoid person-based writing in academic papers
• identify conclusions and recommendations in academic lectures
• prepare for and participate effectively in tutorial meetings.

WEEK 4

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
• evaluate a range of arguments, exposing logical flaws and inappropriate appeals
• plan and organise argumentative essays
• identify arguments and counterarguments in academic debates
• participate in informal academic debates
• use the passive voice to increase the formality of your writing.

WEEK 5

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

• understand the structure of a problem solution essay
• evaluate a number of different solutions effectively
• use examples as academic evidence to support your arguments
• use case studies as support for your arguments
• draw conclusions from a range of evidence
• use conditional structures effectively in your academic writing
• practise listening for gist and detailed listening in relation to a problem solution lecture
• propose and evaluate solutions in a group discussion

WEEK 6

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

• understand and respond appropriately to common instruction verbs in examination questions
• apply a range of strategies to successfully complete a timed writing exam
• apply appropriate exam strategies in the AES reading, writing, listening and seminar exams
• incorporate and comment on examples taken from sources during an academic discussion
• further develop your skills in listening for gist and details
• identify and correct common grammar and vocabulary errors in essays.

WEEK 7

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

• understand the structure of cause and effect essays
• use effective language to communicate cause and effect relationships in your essays
• integrate extended definitions into your academic writing
• understand the role of hedging (cautious language) to avoid absolute statements
• develop and review your understanding of Introductory paragraphs
• be able to use different forms of cautious language effectively in your academic writing
• understand the relationships within a cause and effect lecture
• prepare and give an oral summary of a text.

WEEK 8

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

• understand the structure of compare and contrast essays
• use effective language to show comparisons in your essays
• plan and outline a comparison essay
• develop and review your understanding of referencing and paraphrasing to avoid plagiarism
• raise your awareness of and practise using dependent prepositions
• use signposting language to refer to different types of evidence in a seminar discussion
• practise listening for gist and detailed listening in relation to a compare and contrast lecture.

WEEK 9

WEEK 2

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

• understand basic principles governing organisation of academic essays and main body paragraphs
• write effective main body paragraphs with strong topic, supporting and concluding sentences
• improve textual cohesion of your written work
• recognise analysis and evaluation stages in a lecture
• engage in discussions held in response to a lecture.

Reporting evidence

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

• recognise different types of academic misconduct and apply appropriate strategies to avoid it
• discuss the concept of academic integrity and analyse different academic practices
• report evidence by means of paraphrasing, summarising and quoting
• listen for detailed information in lectures on unfamiliar topics using organisation signals to guide you
• seek and offer clarification in seminar discussions.

Introduction to academic English

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

• use appropriate search methods to locate academically appropriate sources
• develop an effective research question
• discuss the definition and purpose of academic English
• identify common characteristics of academic English style
• understand the importance of listening skills in academia
• note-take effectively while listening to lectures
• participate effectively in academic seminars

Identifying and using credible academic sources

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

• evaluate academic credibility of a range of sources
• use a range of reading strategies, including skimming, scanning and close reading
• identify different elements of an academic journal article
• 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
• refer to examples and evidence in seminar discussions.

Synthesising sources and CW1 AB submission for 1st Source

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.

Academic writing processes and introduction to academic presentations

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
• identify follow-up research questions following your reading
• demonstrate understanding of the essay writing process
• plan and outline essays
• recognise the role of presentations in academia
• understand the structure of academic presentations
• recognise analysis and evaluation in lectures.

CW1 tutorials and academic essay structure review

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

• receive feedback on Draft 1 of CW1 in a live feedback tutorial
• understand basic principles governing the organisation of academic essays and main body paragraphs
• write effective main body paragraphs with strong topic, supporting and concluding sentences
• write effective introductions and conclusions for academic essays
• improve textual cohesion of your written work.

Argumentation and CW1 AB Final Submission

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
• identify arguments and counterarguments in academic debates
• participate in informal academic debates
• evaluate a range of arguments, exposing logical flaws and inappropriate appeals

CW2 presentations

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

CW3 draft submission, delivering academic presentations and academic caution

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

• participate effectively in Q&A sessions, asking and answering critical questions
• identify authorial stance in texts
• identify language to demonstrate uncertainty and speculation in a text
• use different strategies to communicate and support your position in academic writing
• express academic caution through the use of hedging
• identify conclusions and recommendations in academic lectures
• recognise elements of good practice in academic presentations.

WEEK 10

Editing and proofreading your work

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.

WEEK 11

CW3 final submission and developing exam skills

WEEK 12

CW3 Tutorials