Module FOUD0417: English Literature 1

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD0417: English Literature 1

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

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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■ Attendance at all activities marked with this symbol will be monitored. Students who fail to attend these activities, or to complete the summative or formative assessment specified above, will be subject to the procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be required to leave the University