LANG452

Module code

LANG452

Module title

Level 4 (Academic) Reading

Prescription

This module aims to develop reading skills to meet academic needs of students at a CEFR mid B2 level. They will develop skills in reading a range of academic texts independently, with increasing speed and vocabulary range, as well as using appropriate referencing sources selectively.

Programmes

EL1504

NZQA Level

Level 4

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Read and process information in English for academic purposes.
Demonstrate understanding of moderately complex, academic texts on both concrete and abstract topics, including contemporary issues, which express viewpoints.
Demonstrate understanding of a range of texts in different styles and purposes with a large degree of independence.
Content: Range
-a broad range of vocabulary and low frequency idioms
-texts which contain a broad range of grammatical structures.
Register
-features of register in texts including those conveying emotion or dispute.

Text structure
-purpose achievement in a range of texts including those containing images, graphical and tabular data
-a broad range of discourse markers including those expressing addition, cause and effect, contrast, sequence and time.

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.

LANG452 – Level 4 (Academic) Reading