Undergraduate Programme and Module Handbook 2026-2027
Module EAPG1017: Science Communication 2: NetZero and the Future of Energy
Department: Global Wuhan
EAPG1017: Science Communication 2: NetZero and the Future of Energy
| Type | Tied | Level | 1 | Credits | 10 | Availability | Available in 2026/2027 | Module Cap | None. | Location | Other |
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| Tied to | F652 |
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| Tied to | F668 |
| Tied to | H217 |
| Tied to | H317 |
| Tied to | H517 |
| Tied to | H717 |
Prerequisites
- None
Corequisites
- None
Excluded Combination of Modules
- None
Aims
- Building on Science Communication 1, this module continues to support students’ development of English language proficiency and academic literacy skills necessary for study in the Durham context within their chosen scientific discipline.
- The module is strategically designed around the themes of Net Zero and future energy to create meaningful integration with the broader programme curriculum, ensuring language development occurs within authentic academic contexts. This module focuses on developing listening and speaking skills essential for engaging with lectures, seminars, presentations, and academic discussions.
- Aims:
- To develop English language proficiency in listening and speaking appropriate for undergraduate study in the sciences
- To develop the communication skills necessary for effective engagement with lectures, seminars, presentations, and group work
- To introduce intercultural communication skills for academic and professional contexts
Content
- Lecture listening skills including note-taking strategies
- Presentation skills for academic contexts
- Formal speaking skills including presentation delivery and seminar interaction
- Informal speaking skills including introduction to intercultural communication
Learning Outcomes
Subject-specific Knowledge:
- Understanding of the conventions and expectations for oral communication in scientific academic contexts
Subject-specific Skills:
- Listening skills necessary to engage effectively with lectures and academic presentations
- Spoken communication skills necessary to engage effectively with seminars, presentations, group work and interaction with academic staff
Key Skills:
- Academic listening skills in English
- Academic speaking and presentation skills in English
- Intercultural communication awareness
- Progression to English language proficiency broadly equivalent to IELTS 6.0 in listening and speaking skill areas
Modes of Teaching, Learning and Assessment and how these contribute to the learning outcomes of the module
- As language development requires in-class engagement and frequent, rapid feedback, the module will be delivered in small groups of 18 students to facilitate a communicative approach, effective student engagement and to maximise opportunities for language development.
- Classes will be student-centred and highly interactive. Teaching staff will deploy a range of pedagogical approaches which may include genre-informed pedagogies, corpus-informed pedagogies and Systemic Functional Linguistics. The format of the classes will vary but will include pair work, group work, and peer feedback.
- Some class time will be given over to one-to-one tutorials to allow detailed, individual feedback on formative tasks and to support preparation for summative tasks.
- Students will engage with asynchronous learning in preparation for classes or to support their development with specific aspects of language or specific academic skills. This may include online resources, readings or other preparation tasks.
- Note: Class sizes will be limited to 18 students. Attendance will be monitored.
Teaching Methods and Learning Hours
| Activity | Number | Frequency | Duration | Total/Hours | Attendance Monitored |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Workshops | 20 | 2 per week | 2 hours | 40 | Yes ■ |
| Self-Directed Study | 15 | Weekly | 4 hours | 60 | Yes ■ |
| Total | 100 |
Summative Assessment
| Component: Coursework | Component Weighting: 100% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Element | Length / duration | Element Weighting | Resit Opportunity |
| Presentation | 10-15 minutes | 50% | |
| Aural Examination | 1 hour | 50% | |
Formative Assessment:
A range of formative assessments during the semester will support the summative work. These will be integrated into class activities and one-to-one tutorials, providing students with regular feedback on their progress.
■ 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.