Semester 2

Overview of the module

This module is intended for non-native speakers of English who wish to familiarise themselves with the conventions of academic writing and to practise some of the language that will be expected of them during their postgraduate studies.

The main aim is to prepare students for all the academic writing tasks that will be required during their studies. Students will become familiar with a number of reference sources and academic writing styles.

Aims of the module

The main aims of this unit are to:

• introduce essential aspects of academic writing for a PhD
• Scoping the question
• Critical evaluation of literature
• introduce students to referencing methods
• help students to avoid plagiarism
• help students to build up arguments in writing
• help students to comment on data
• demonstrate to students how to use impersonal language
• help students to find their own ‘voice’ when writing
• give advice on writing introductions and conclusions

Student learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the unit, students will be aware of:

• different genres and styles for writing
• how to avoid plagiarism and use referencing methods
• how to build up arguments, and comment on data in writing
• how to include their own ‘voice’ when writing
• how to write introductions and conclusions.

Learning and teaching methods

The sessions will run as a mixture of seminars and workshops. Students will be expected to participate actively and to produce some written work.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment for this module.

Further information about English for Academic Purposes can be found on website:

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/ml/international/language_support/eap.page

Overview of the module

This module is intended for non-native speakers of English who wish to familiarise themselves with the conventions of academic writing and to practise some of the language that will be expected of them during their postgraduate studies.

The main aim is to prepare students for academic dissertation writing tasks that will be required during their studies. Students will become familiar with a number of reference sources and academic writing styles.

Aims of the module

The main aims of this unit are to:

. Introduce essential aspects of academic writing for a master’s dissertation

. Scope the question

. Critical evaluation of literature and a literature review

. Introduce students to referencing methods and  help to avoid plagiarism

. Help students to build up arguments in writing

. Help students to comment on data

. Demonstrate how to use impersonal language and ‘voice’ when writing

. Give advice on writing introductions and conclusions

Student learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the unit, students will be aware of:

. Different types of dissertation, typical organisational structure and styles for writing

. The role  of a  literature review and written discussion section

. How to avoid plagiarism and use referencing methods

. How to build up arguments, and comment on data in writing

. How to include their own ‘voice’ when writing

. How to write introductions and conclusions.

Learning and teaching methods

The sessions will run as a mixture of seminars and workshops. Students will be expected to participate actively and to produce some written work.

Assessment

This is non-credit bearing. There is no formal assessment for this module.

Further information about English Academic Purposes can be found on website:

http://www.southampton.ac.uk/ml/international/language_support/eap.page

We aim to develop the key skills involved in oral communication: speaking in academic contexts, presenting and participating in seminar discussions. There will also be opportunities to practise your pronunciation, give a presentation and to relate the content to work in your own discipline.

Overview of the module

This module is intended for non-native speakers of English who wish to improve their academic speaking skills in English.  They will integrate the norms and conventions of seminar discussions and oral presentations with advice on how to improve their individual pronunciation of the English language. 

Aims of the module

The main aims of this unit are to:

. Enable students to understand and practise the norms and conventions of speaking in a seminar discussion

. Enable students to understand the norms and conventions of making an informal individual presentation

. Enable students to understand the norms and conventions of making a group presentat

. Give students advice on how to improve their pronunciation in English, as well as their stress and intonation patterns

Student learning outcomes

Having successfully completed the unit, students will be able to demonstrate ability, knowledge and understanding of:

. The features of seminar discussions

. To contribute confidently to seminar discussions

. How to structure and deliver an informal individual presentation

. How to structure and deliver a group presentation

. The range of academic vocabulary used in seminar and oral presentations

. How to improve their individual pronunciation, stress and intonation patterns in English.

Learning and teaching methods

The sessions will run as a mixture of seminar discussions, presentations and workshops. Students will be expected to research and prepare outlines of oral presentations, participate in discussions on various topics and give an informal presentation.

Assessment

This is non-credit bearing. There is no formal assessment for this module.