| Unit name | Research and Report Writing |
|---|---|
| Unit code | LANG00002 |
| Credit points | 30 |
| Level of study | QCA-3 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 1 (weeks 1 - 12) Teaching Block 2 (weeks 13 - 24) |
| Unit director | Dr. Gillway |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Essential Academic Writing & Essential Text Response or IELTS writing component 5.5 (minimum) or equivalent. |
| Co-requisites |
Exploring British Academic Culture |
| School/department | Centre for Academic Language and Development |
| Faculty | Faculty of Arts |
This mandatory 30-credit unit forms part of the International Pre-Master's Programme (IPP), which explores the way in which subject knowledge is communicated in English across a range of disciplines at and beyond Master’s level. Students will leave the programme fully equipped with the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to succeed at this level at a top British university and the confidence to communicate ideas with academics, peers or the public. This module aims to:review essential features of academic style and functions; explore the differences between essays and reports; introduce and practise the use of different voices in academic written work; develop research and library skills; encourage collaborative group work and independent study; introduce and practise academic vocabulary; develop editing skills.
At the end of this module students will be able to: work collaboratively and independently on a research project; read, analyse and write a report; use data and other voices in your writing; edit your work to improve grammatical accuracy; recognise and use vocabulary from Academic Word List sub-lists 1-4; reflect on your learning and set developmental goals.
Learning will be facilitated in small classroom groups (12-16) involving a group research project leading to the writing of an individual research report. Grammar and vocabulary materials will also be available on Blackboard.
This mandatory 30-credit unit involves: Coursework (40%)- IMRD report(20%); reflective journal (10%); vocabulary log(10%). Examinations (60%) - Timed task-based SPSE report 40%; Academic vocabulary test 20%.
Bailey, S. (2011) Academic Writing: A Handbook for International Students Routledge:Abingdon Example articles for analysis include: •Dooey, P (2010) Students’ perspectives of an EAP pathway program Journal of English for Academic Purposes 9: 184-197 •Huang, R. (2005). Chinese International Students’ perceptions of the Problem-Based learning Experience. Journal of Hospitality, Leisure, Sport and Tourism Education 4(2), 36-43 •Lebcir, R.M., H. Wells & A. Bond (2008). Factors affecting academic performance of international students in project management courses: A case study from a British Post 92 University. International Journal of Project Management 268-274 •Myles, J. & L. Cheng (2003). The social and cultural life of non-native English speaking international graduate students at a Canadian university. Journal of English for Academic Purposes 2: 247-263
