AES Term 1 Module Map 9 weeks copy

MODULEMAP

AES

WEEK 1

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
• discuss the concept of academic integrity and analyse different academic practices
• understand the purpose of seminars, lectures, workshops and tutorials
• identify the language used to signal lecture aims
• use different strategies to alleviate problems that may arise when working in groups
• choose correct forms of AWL words in your writing.

WEEK 3

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

• use a range of reading strategies, including skimming, scanning and close reading, to deal with a variety of academic texts and tasks
• use different techniques to deduce the meaning of unfamiliar words encountered in academic texts
• distinguish between main and supporting ideas put forward in academic texts
• identify different elements of an academic journal article
• evaluate information presented in academic texts
• listen for detailed information in lectures on unfamiliar topics using organisation signals to guide you
• lead a short discussion in an academic seminar
• identify and correct common sentence errors.

WEEK 4

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

• identify relevant and reliable information in academic sources
• use different note-making techniques to take notes from a variety of academic texts
• write summaries from the notes you’ve taken
• identify research questions following a lecture
• recognise key factual definitions in a lecture
• use spoken punctuation in academic discussions
• use nominalisation in academic writing.

WEEK 5

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

• add in-text citations to your essays and assignments
• create reference lists and bibliographies using Harvard referencing conventions
• use a variety of reporting verbs and patterns with precision and flexibility
• report evidence by means of paraphrasing, summarising and quoting
• recognise different types of academic misconduct and apply appropriate strategies to avoid it
• use appropriate synonyms in academic writing
• identify irrelevant information and digressions in lectures
• summarise and build on what other speakers say in academic seminars.

WEEK 6

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

• identify author stance in texts
• identify supporting evidence, agreement and contrast in academic texts
• synthesise sources in writing
• organise points in a synthesised summary
• write a summary of the key points in a lecture
• give a short informal presentation in a seminar
• use different verb patterns accurately.

WEEK 7 +Week 8

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

• demonstrate understanding of the essay writing process
• analyse essay tasks
• brainstorm ideas for academic essays
• plan and outline essays
• use different strategies to incorporate your own voice in academic writing
• take notes on a description of a process
• use a range of strategies to solve problems commonly arising in academic seminars
• use parallel structures in your writing.

WEEK 9 +Week 10

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.

WEEK 2

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

• distinguish between academic and non-academic sources
• find and use appropriate search methods to locate academically appropriate sources
• carry out credibility evaluation of sources
• identify and use different sentence types in your writing
• predict content of lectures and deduce the meaning of unknown words in a lecture
• undertake preparation for academic seminars
• participate in academic seminars, seeking and offering clarification in discussions.

Introduction to academic English

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.

Starting your studies: Finding academic sources

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.

Academic writing processes and Listening Mock

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.

Using your sources: Finding relevant and credible information

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.

Identifying, reporting and following up on information

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.

Planning and outlining your work, CW1 Parts 2 & 3 Draft submission and Seminar Discussion A

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.

Developing and supporting your position, CW1 feedback and mock exams

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.

Reporting information and evidence and CW1 Draft Part 1

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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