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Programme and Module Handbook

Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2019-2020 (archived)

Module FOUD0977: Academic Communication

Department: Foundation Year (Durham)

FOUD0977: Academic Communication

Type Open Level 0 Credits 10 Availability Not available in 2019/20 Module Cap None. Location Durham

Prerequisites

  • None

Corequisites

  • None

Excluded Combination of Modules

  • None

Aims

  • To introduce students to a range of English written and spoken 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

Learning Outcomes

Subject-specific Knowledge:
  • 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
Subject-specific Skills:
  • 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
Key Skills:
  • 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 N/A
  • 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

  • enter text as appropriate for the module

Teaching Methods and Learning Hours

Activity Number Frequency Duration Total/Hours
Seminar 10 weekly 2 hours 20
Preparation & Reading 80

Summative Assessment

Component: Portfolio Component Weighting: 100%
Element Length / duration Element Weighting Resit Opportunity
Portfolio 100% yes

Formative Assessment:

Weekly tasks


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