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Course syllabus - English for Academic Purposes 1

Scope

7.5 credits

Course code

HEN002

Valid from

Autumn semester 2013

Education level

First cycle

Progressive Specialisation

Main area(s)

School

School of Education, Culture and Communication

Ratified

2013-02-01

Status

This syllabus is not current and will not be given any more

Literature lists

Course literature is preliminary up to 8 weeks before course start. Course literature can be valid over several semesters.

    • Ratified date: 2013-07-17
    • Latest update: 2013-07-17

    Books

    Estling Vannestål, Maria

    Essential English grammar

    1. ed. : Lund : Studentlitteratur, 2012 - 200 s.

    ISBN: 978-91-44-06982-1 LIBRIS-ID: 12684172

    Other Materials

    A compendium will be available to buy at the information desk in Västerås.

    Akademin för utbildning, kultur och kommunikation,

Objectives

English for Academic Purposes I is designed for members of the university or the local community who desire English proficiency training. The language of instruction is English and no prior knowledge of Swedish is expected. The course gives a review of upper-intermediate and advanced issues in English grammar and develops reading, writing, speaking and listening skills. Some texts are chosen from academic contexts.

Learning outcomes

Upon completion of this course student should be able to:

- demonstrate an ability to use English upper-intermediate language structures and vocabulary with accuracy in written and spoken texts
- demonstrate an ability to read English texts for information with accuracy
- demonstrate an ability to discuss textual content with understanding and accuracy in spoken and written English
- be able to produce written and spoken texts which demonstrate lower level discoursal skills (clause, sentence and paragraph), good use of English grammar and English vocabulary

Course content

English language structures, grammar principles, idioms and vocabulary are reviewed and practised in grammar exercises, discussion groups, oral presentations and written assignments.

Tuition

The course is taught in lectures and seminars in English.

Requirements

General entry requirements

Examination

Written and spoken assignments (INL1), 3 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)
Preparation for and participation in scheduled activities (NÄR1), 1.5 credits, marks Pass (G)
Grammar and vocabulary exam (TEN1) , 3 credits, marks Pass (G) or Pass with distinction (VG)

In order to earn a grade VG for the course, a student must have earned a grade of VG for INL1 and TEN1.

A student who has a certificate from MDU regarding a disability has the opportunity to submit a request for supportive measures during written examinations or other forms of examination, in accordance with the Rules and Regulations for Examinations at First-cycle and Second-cycle Level at Mälardalen University (2020/1655). It is the examiner who takes decisions on any supportive measures, based on what kind of certificate is issued, and in that case which measures are to be applied.

Suspicions of attempting to deceive in examinations (cheating) are reported to the Vice-Chancellor, in accordance with the Higher Education Ordinance, and are examined by the University’s Disciplinary Board. If the Disciplinary Board considers the student to be guilty of a disciplinary offence, the Board will take a decision on disciplinary action, which will be a warning or suspension.

Grade

Pass with distinction, Pass, Fail

Interim Regulations and Other Regulations

The course cannot be included in a degree together with English courses on the 100, 200, 300 or 400 levels.