Module FOUD0417: English Literature 1

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD0417: English Literature 1

Pre-requisites

Corequisites

Excluded Combinations

Aims

• Development of speaking and listening skills.
• Enhance ability to construct and convey meaning in written Standard English.
• Develop reading with comprehension, purpose and reason.

Content

• The module will provide an opportunity to read prose, poetry and drama texts and texts from non-fiction and media.
• These texts will provide the basis for students to engage in discussions to develop their ability to analyse, imagine, argue and persuade.
• These texts will provide the basis for students to produce written work of the following genres: informative, persuasive, analytical and creative.

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the module the students will:
• understand the basic elements of communication, grammar and reading mechanics in written Standard English
• know how to write in a variety of genres including informative, persuasive, analytical and creative

• By the end of the module students will have acquired the skills to:
• Develop their ability to express themselves in speech and writing with increasing confidence and sophistication
• Read and critically analyse different types of writing using specialist vocabulary when appropriate,for example, poetic terminology.
• Develop skills in speech and writing for a variety of different purposes and audiences
• Organise relevant information clearly and coherently

• By the end of the module students will:
• be able to communicate effectively in writing
• be able to communicate effectively orally
• be able to demonstrate critical thinking skills
• be able to demonsrate literary analysis
• The assignment will assess:-SK1,Sk4,SS1,SS2,SS3,SS4,KS1,KS3. The oral presentation will assess:-SK1,SS1,SS3,KS2.
• The exam will assess:- SK2,SK3,Sk4, SS1,SS2,SS3,SS4,KS1.

Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module

• Teaching will be in the form of tutor-led classes and discussions
• Learning and understanding will be consolidated through the use of exercises, group work, discussions, tutorials and students’ own study.
• Knowledge and skills will be assessed by a summative assignment, oral presentation and an examination.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment

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