LANG304

Module code

LANG304

Module title

Level 3 (General) Reading

Prescription

This module aims to develop reading skills required to understand written texts at a CEFR high B1 level. It will enable students to understand moderately complex written texts on reasonably familiar topics and subjects relating to his or her field of interest.

Programmes

EL1503

NZQA Level

Level 3

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Demonstrate understanding of main points, specific information and purpose of descriptions, feature articles, reports, instructions and/or narrations.
Interpret and use information in charts, diagrams, tables, graphs, and/or website menus.
Access, locate, and compare pieces of information online.
Content: Range
-a range of vocabulary relating to work, leisure and study
-longer texts which contain some complex structures.
Register
-a range of features which indicate the purpose of a text.

Text structure
-text purpose through layout conventions, signs and symbols
-organisational features of texts to locate information
-organisational, lexical and grammatical features of texts
-meaning through discourse markers including sequence markers.

Grammar

A list of grammar and language functions can be found in the Overview of Content for the Writing module.

Topics
A list of possible topics is included in the syllabus document and can be found at http://www.cityandguilds.gr/el/EnLangCer/WrittenExamsIESOL/AssessmentGuide/Documents/IESOLqualificationhandbookOct2009v02.pdf
Teaching and Learning Strategy: Key approaches to instruction include selection of authentic and semi-authentic language models; clear contextualisation and effective presentation of new language; varied interaction - individual, pair, group, whole-class activities; information-gap activities; task-based activities; integration of skills; focus on accuracy and fluency; effective treatment of errors; valid and reliable assessment; integration of current technologies
Assessment Criteria: The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all assessment tasks.

LANG304 – Level 3 (General) Reading