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LANG360 – Level 3 (Academic) - Listening

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Module code
LANG360
Module title
Level 3 (Academic) - Listening
Prescription
​​This module aims to develop listening skills required to understand language at a CEFR low B2 level. It will enable students to understand extended speech and complex lines of argument on reasonably familiar topics in an academic context.
Programmes
  • EL2603
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
  • Web-Enhanced
Learning hours
Total learning hours
150
Resources required
Learning Outcomes
1: ?Listen to and process information about a familiar topic in a short spoken text in English for an academic purpose ?2: Identify main points, speakers, purposes and/or attitudes in extended discussions on familiar topics in academic contexts. ?3: Extract and reproduce key information from informal and semi-formal presentations on a range of familiar topics in academic contexts.?
Content
??Phonological features - stress, intonation and pitch to follow discourse ?- feelings, moods, attitudes, important points and opinions expressed through stress and intonation. ?Range ?- a broad range of grammatical forms used in familiar and some unfamiliar contexts ?- high-to-medium frequency vocabulary and expressions relating to familiar and some unfamiliar topics. ?Gist ?- the main ideas in clearly structured presentations, conversations and discussions on familiar and unfamiliar topics. ?Detail ?- information from presentations, conversations and discussions on familiar and unfamiliar topics. ? ?Grammar ?A list of grammar and language functions can be found in the Overview of Content for LANG353. ? ?Topics ?A list of possible topics is included in the syllabus document and can be found at http://www.cityandguilds.gr/el/En_Lang_Cer/Written_Exams_IESOL/AssessmentGuide/Documents/IESOL_qualification_handbook_Oct2009_v02.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 including: ?- task-based activities - project-based learning ?- enquiry-based learning ?- integration of language skills - ?focus on accuracy and fluency ?- effective treatment of errors ?- valid and reliable assessment ?- integration of current technologies ?- flipped classroom ?- workplace integration?
Learning and Teaching Resource
Extensive reading is an important part of the programme and learners will be guided to extensive reading resources as available in the Wintec library. There will be a recommended text for this programme which will be updated annually as required.
Assessment Criteria
??The portfolio is comprised of multiple assessment tasks, not tests alone. To pass this module, students must attempt and pass all summative assessment tasks. ?