At the end of this course, the students; 1) develop sub-skills of reading, listening, speaking and writing 2) learn the meaning and use of language associated with discipline-related text types, using appropriate strategies to work out meaning 3) write discipline-related academic texts
MODE OF DELIVERY
Face to face
PRE-REQUISITES OF THE COURSE
Yes(ENG144)
RECOMMENDED OPTIONAL PROGRAMME COMPONENT
COURSE DEFINITION
LENG 243 is an English for Specific and Academic Purposes course at B1+ level, whose pre-requisite course is ENG 144. The course is designed to improve four main skills and academic and discipline-related language in an integrated manner. Learners are encouraged to study independently and apply the course content to their chosen discipline.
COURSE CONTENTS
WEEK
TOPICS
1st Week
Study Skills Orientation UNIT 1: LAW ( basic legal terms)
2nd Week
UNIT 1: LAW (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
3rd Week
UNIT 2: JUDICIAL PRECEDENT (word collocations) WRITING A GENERAL ESSAY
4th Week
UNIT 2: JUDICIAL PRECEDENT (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
5th Week
UNIT 3: CRIMES AND TORTS (word collocations)
6th Week
UNIT 3: CRIMES AND TORTS (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
7th Week
REVISION FOR MIDTERM EXAM (UNITS 1-3)
8th Week
UNIT 4: NATURE OF A CRIME (word collocations)
9th Week
UNIT 4: NATURE OF A CRIME (reading, listening, writing, speaking)
10th Week
UNIT 5: DIFFERENT TYPES OF THEFT (word collocations)
11th Week
UNIT 5: DIFFERENT TYPES OF THEFT (reading, listening, writing, speaking)ADVANTAGE AND DISADVANTAGE ESSAY
12th Week
UNIT 6: THE CONCEPT OF APPROPRIATION (word collocations)
13th Week
UNIT 6: THE CONCEPT OF APPROPRIATION(reading, listening, writing, speaking)
14th Week
REVISION FOR FINAL EXAM (UNITS 1-6)
RECOMENDED OR REQUIRED READING
(1) BOOKLET 1 (Compiled by the Curriculum unit) (2) Supplementary-complementary materials prepared by the curriculum unit (reading-comprehension, oral expression, written expression, listening-comprehension, video materials for terminology, general review for the exam) Individual study materials suitable for students' education areas are also recommended.
PLANNED LEARNING ACTIVITIES AND TEACHING METHODS
Lecture,Discussion,Questions/Answers,Presentation
ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA
Quantity
Percentage(%)
Mid-term
1
40
Oral Exam
1
5
Other
1
5
Total(%)
50
Contribution of In-term Studies to Overall Grade(%)
50
Contribution of Final Examination to Overall Grade(%)
50
Total(%)
100
ECTS WORKLOAD
Activities
Number
Hours
Workload
Midterm exam
Preparation for Quiz
Individual or group work
Preparation for Final exam
Course hours
Preparation for Midterm exam
Laboratory (including preparation)
Final exam
Homework
Total Workload
Total Workload / 30
ECTS Credits of the Course
5
LANGUAGE OF INSTRUCTION
English
WORK PLACEMENT(S)
No
KEY LEARNING OUTCOMES (KLO) / MATRIX OF LEARNING OUTCOMES (LO)