LANG502

Module code

LANG502

Module title

(Academic) (Level 5) Reading

Prescription

This module aims to develop skills to meet independent reading needs of students at a CEFR high B2 level. This will enable students to independently read a range of academic texts with different purposes, demonstrating a broad active reading vocabulary. They will be able to quickly identify the content and relevance of information on a wide range of topics, and understand specialised information relevant to areas of academic interest.

Programmes

EL1505

NZQA Level

Level 5

NZQA Credits

15

Delivery method

Web-Supported

Learning hours

Total learning hours: 150

Resources required

Learning Outcomes: Access, interpret and use information from several online sources, including charts, diagrams, tables, graphs, and/or flowcharts.
Demonstrate understanding of extended academic descriptions, journal/feature articles, reports and/or narratives.
Locate, evaluate and integrate several pieces of information from complex academic texts which include formatted text.
Content: Range
-a broad range of vocabulary including idiomatic expressions
-a broad range of grammatical structures including those used to convey distinctions in meaning.
Register
-the role of register in texts across a range of contexts.

Text structure
-textual features are used to achieve purpose in a range of texts including those containing images, graphical and tabular data
-the different ways in which meaning is built up in texts
-a range of logical markers and 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.

LANG502 – (Academic) (Level 5) Reading