Concurrent English program (CEP) Learning Outcomes
At the end of the Concurrent English Program students will have
· learned about academic issues including plagiarism and referencing conventions
· used a range of analytical approaches to critically review academic texts
· synthesised ideas from texts in writing
· learned how to prepare and present a tutorial presentation
· practised note taking strategies and techniques
· practised writing a variety of text types including reports, critical response, literature review and graph descriptions
· analysed and understood requirements of academic assignments
· proof read and edited academic writing
· recognised and used a range of language structures and vocabulary
· engaged with various electronic learning materials
· learned ways of communicating in a variety of situations
· expressed opinions in written and verbal form
Academic English Learning Outcomes
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Skills focus |
Pre – Intermediate Level 3 |
Intermediate Level 4 |
Upper Intermediate Level 5 |
Advanced 1 Level 6.1 |
Advanced 2 Level 6.2 |
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Reading |
Scan for specific information Read for detailed understanding Guess meaning in context |
Read for gist Read for main ideas Identify opinions, reasons and supporting facts Read graphs tables & charts |
Identify topic Identify writer’s purpose Identify cause & effect Interpret graphic information |
Identify argument Analyse writer’s point of view Read for specific information |
Critically analyse texts for topic, purpose and supporting evidence |
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Writing |
Write about likes & dislikes Write about the future Write about the past |
Write a letter to the editor Write a compare/ contrast essay Write an opinion essay |
Write a statistical report Write an essay discussing an issue Write an essay explaining cause & effect |
Write a report analysing statistical data Write an essay discussing an issue or presenting an argument |
Write a journal Write a critical response Write a persuasive essay
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Listening |
Listen for directions Listen for descriptions Understand a sequence of events Understand a short talk |
Listen for gist Listen to descriptions and comparisons Listen for specific information, attitudes and opinions |
Listen to identify cause and effect Listen for numerical & statistical information Listen for main ideas & specific information |
Listen to note specific detail Listen for gist, purpose or opinion Listen to complete table or chart |
Listen to lectures & take notes Listen to tutorial presentations |
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Speaking |
Give personal information Give and receive directions Talk about study problems Give opinions |
Participate in routine exchanges Express opinions, attitudes & ideas on a familiar topic Speculate about the future |
Ask & answer questions on general topics Give opinions Agree / disagree with others’ opinions |
Make introductions and participate in formal conversations Explain a process Give an opinion / persuade to a point of view |
Present an issue Argue a point of view Prepare & present a tutorial presentation Respond to questioning
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