Module FOUD01A7: English for Scientists with Science Project

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD01A7: English for Scientists with Science Project

Prerequisites

• None

Corequisites

• None

Excluded Combination of Modules

• None

Aims

• To develop a toolkit of independent study skills.
• To develop the student’s ability to perform an independent piece of research
• To prepare students for future studies in Higher Education.
• To develop reflective practice.
• To introduce students to a range of English writting concepts and conventions
• To develop effective academic communication skills
• To develop students as critical users of English

Content

• Academic writing
• Oral presentations
• Evidence led communication
• Audience centred communication
• Conclusion led writing
• Referencing
• Note taking
• Learning vocabulary
• Decoding academic texts
• Academic Malpractice regulations
• Ethics and risk assessment

Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the programme students will have:
• 1. knowledge of a range of foundational subject concepts
• 2. knowledge of a range of relevant research methods
• 3. knowledge of a range of relevant vocabulary

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of foundational subject concepts
• 2. demonstrate the appropriate use of relevant research methods
• 3. demonstrate the appropriate use of a range of relevant vocabulary

• By the end of the programme students will be able to:
• 1. demonstrate critical thinking
• 2. demonstrate effective communication using appropriate academic styles
• 3. demonstrate appropriate use of number
• 4. demonstrate the use of appropriate sources of evidence

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

• • Students will be supervised as they undertake a research project appropriate to their field of study, during lab-based practical sessions. Skills will be introduced during weekly seminars. Academic English will be co-taught with students taking other modules.

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Summative Assessment

Formative Assessment:

A range of opportunities to enable feedback that students can use to make progress towards learning outcomes and improve attainment.

■ 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