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Undergraduate Handbook 2021-2022 (archived)
Module FOUD01A7: English for Scientists with Science Project
Department: Foundation Year (Durham)
FOUD01A7: English for Scientists with Science Project
| Type | Level | Credits | Availability | Module Cap | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open | 0 | 10 | Not available in 2021/2022 | None. | Durham |
Pre-requisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combinations
- 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
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
- 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
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lab-based Practicals | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | |
| Seminar | 10 | Weekly | 2 hours | 20 | |
| Preparation & Reading | 60 | ||||
| Total | 100 | ||||
Summative Assessment
| Component | Component Weighting | Element | Length/Duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literature Review | 20% | Literature Review | 100% | Yes | |
| Project report | 80% | Project report | 100% | Yes |
Formative Assessment
A range of opportunities to enable feedback that students can use to make progress towards learning outcomes and improve attainment.
Students who do not attend monitored activities shown under Teaching Methods
and Learning Hours, or who fail to complete the summative or formative
assessment(s) specified above, may be subject to the Academic Progress
procedures defined in the University's General Regulation V, and may be
required to leave the University.