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Subject Description Form Subject Code Subject Title ELC2011 Advanced English Reading and Writing Skills Credit Value 3 Level 2 Pre-requisite / Co-requisite/ Exclusion Objectives Pre-requisite: Advanced English for University Studies (ELC1014) This subject aims to help students become more effective readers. It focuses on developing students’ facility to read a variety of texts in a critical manner, and to be able to discuss the stance of the writer as well as their own reflective response to a text. Intended Learning Outcomes Upon successful completion of the subject, students will be able to examine a variety of texts, including literary texts, and: a. identify salient ideas and implications, and distinguish unsupported claims from supported ones, and fallacies from valid arguments b. produce critical or interpretative texts which discuss and evaluate texts and writer positions c. write and discuss critical responses to various texts To achieve the above outcomes, students are expected to use language and text structure appropriate to the context, select information critically, and present and support stance and opinion. Subject Synopsis/ Indicative Syllabus 1. Reading strategies Reading intensively to investigate a particular topic and develop an in-depth understanding of issues and stances; reading critically to extract implications, distinguish fact from opinion and fallacies from valid arguments, and to identify writers’ assumptions and purposes; analysing issues raised in texts written from different perspectives, including literary texts; reading extensively to appreciate the use of language, acquire information, promote understanding and develop empathy. 2. Writing strategies Presenting views and arguments to educated readers; describing and analysing the structure, meaning and characteristics of a variety of texts; discussing writer intentions. 99
Teaching/Learning Methodology The study method is primarily seminar-based. Following a blended learning approach, activities include teacher input as well as in- and out-of-class individual and group work involving drafting and evaluating texts, mini-presentations and discussions. The process approach to writing is adopted, and students make use of elearning resources to engage in academic discussions and to reflect on their learning. Learning materials developed by the English Language Centre are used throughout the course. Students will be referred to learning resources on the Internet and in the ELC’s Centre for Independent Language Learning. Additional reference materials will be recommended as required. Assessment Methods in Alignment with Intended Learning Outcomes Specific assessment methods/tasks % weighting Intended subject learning outcomes to be assessed (Please tick as appropriate) a b c 1. Reflective writing 20% 2. Analysing texts written in different styles and from various perspectives 40% 3. Writing a feature article 40% Total 100% Explanation of the appropriateness of the assessment methods in assessing the intended learning outcomes: Assessment 1 requires students to write reflective responses to texts and/or books they have read, and is aligned with LO (c). Assessments 2 and 3 assess LO (a) and involve students employing effective critical reading and thinking skills. Assessment 3 requires students to conduct library/online search and produce a critical text, thus integrating the receptive critical reading skills with the production of a written text which critically assesses the texts they have read. All three assessments assess students’ abilities with regard to LO (c) but in different ways, and require students to present and support their interpretation of their reading. Student Study Effort Expected Class contact: • Seminars 42 Hrs. Other student study effort: • Self study/preparation 84 Hrs. Total student study effort 126 Hrs. 100
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