CAENL005-22L (HAM)

Upper Intermediate English 1 (Academic English)

43 Points

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Convenor(s)

Martin Bagheri

Martin Bagheri
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EAS.G.15
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martin.bagheri@waikato.ac.nz

Lecturer(s)

Steven Donald

Steven Donald
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EAS.G.03
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steven.donald@waikato.ac.nz

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: jane.kamal@waikato.ac.nz

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Paper Description

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This paper develops more effective strategies in managing academic study in western educational contexts. Proficiency is enhanced in areas such as listening, reading and note taking. Learners are made aware of features of academic texts. The description and comparison of information is explored in the development of writing skills.

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Paper Structure

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This paper will be taught over a 10-week block. There will be 23 hours of Core Programme classes per week.

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Learning Outcomes

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Students who successfully complete the paper should be able to:

  • Upper Intermediate Level

    On successful completion of this level, the learners will be able to:

    1. Demonstrate an understanding of the gist and key points in written texts on a broad range of familiar topics

    2. Construct an essay composed of four paragraphs using various tenses, linking words, and sentence structures on a broad range of familiar topics

    3. Communicate confidently in spoken interactions using basic academic vocabulary, various tenses, and sentence structures on a broad range of familiar topics

    4. Demonstrate an understanding of the gist and key points in spoken texts on a broad range of familiar topics

    Linked to the following assessments:
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Assessment

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Grammar and vocabulary taught are tested within the reading, listening and speaking tests and in the writing portfolio.

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Assessment Components

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The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0. There is no final exam. The final exam makes up 0% of the overall mark.

The internal assessment/exam ratio (as stated in the University Calendar) is 100:0 or 0:0, whichever is more favourable for the student. The final exam makes up either 0% or 0% of the overall mark.

Component DescriptionDue Date TimePercentage of overall markSubmission MethodCompulsory
1. Writing Test 1
29 Nov 2022
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
2. Speaking Test 1
30 Nov 2022
12:00 AM
12.5
✔
3. Listening Test 1
1 Dec 2022
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
4. Reading Test 1
2 Dec 2022
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
5. Writing Test 2
17 Jan 2023
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
6. Speaking Test 2
18 Jan 2023
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
7. Listening Test 2
19 Jan 2023
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
8. Reading Test 2
20 Jan 2023
11:30 PM
12.5
✔
Assessment Total:     100    
Failing to complete a compulsory assessment component of a paper will result in an IC grade
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Required and Recommended Readings

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Required Readings

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  • Skillful 2 Listening and Speaking Student’s Book Premium Pack second edition

ISBN 978-1-380-01059-9

Authors: David Bohlke & Robyn Brinks Lockwood

Series Consultant: Dorothy E. Zemach

Publisher: Macmillan Education 2018

  • Skillful 2 Reading and Writing Student’s Book Premium Pack second edition

ISBN 978-1-380-01065-0

Author: Louis Rogers

Series Consultant: Dorothy E. Zemach

Publisher: Macmillan Education 2018

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Recommended Readings

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Your teacher will also advise you of other recommended reading material during the course.
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Online Support

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Moodle and On-line Learning
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Workload

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Includes 250 contact hours.

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Restriction(s)

Restricted papers: CAEL005

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