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This module is designed for students who have completed an LAx40/LAx42 module or its equivalent (e.g., B2.2 of CEFR). Its primary objective is to assist students in enhancing their language skills, covering listening, speaking, reading, and writing, and to prepare second-year students for their Year Abroad. The overarching goal is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to Threshold Level B2+/C1.1 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).

Furthermore, the module seeks to offer deeper insights into the cultures and societies of the countries where the language is spoken. It also aims to provide training that enables the development of intellectual skills such as critical reasoning, application of concepts, and the identification and solution of problems. Throughout the course, students will engage with texts from various media sources, including TV news, current affairs programs, films, and literary texts. This holistic approach aims to foster a well-rounded linguistic and cultural competence among students. The ultimate aim is for them to reach a level where they can interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, making regular communication with other speakers feasible and comfortable for both parties.

The aims of this module are:

• To assist students in enhancing their language skills, encompassing listening, speaking, reading, and writing.


• To expand students’ awareness of the cultures and societies of the countries where the language is spoken.


• To foster the development of intellectual skills such as critical reasoning, the application of concepts, and the identification and resolution of problems.


• To analyse and interpret authentic data in the language through the study of structures and lexis.


• To encourage the adoption of autonomous learning skills and an investigative approach to address grammatical and lexical challenges within a broader system.


• To prepare students for their year abroad.

Practice and expand transferable skills, including intercultural awareness and language mediation, communication and presentation skills, independent learning, creative and analytical thinking, reflective skills, problem-solving, team-working, disciplined time management, research skills, and the use of electronic media.

By the end of this module, students are expected to be able to:

1. Understand the main ideas of texts on various topics, including technical discussions in their field of specialisation or interest.


2. Interact with a degree of fluency and spontaneity, making regular communication with other speakers both feasible and comfortable for all parties involved.


3. Demonstrate knowledge of key aspects of the history, society, and current issues in the countries where the language is spoken. Additionally, showcase the ability to analyse and discuss these aspects.


4. Produce clear and detailed texts on a range of subjects and articulate a viewpoint on a topical issue by presenting the advantages and disadvantages of various options.


5. Use language more flexibly and effectively for social, academic, and professional purposes.


6. Have developed academic, transferable study skills, including intercultural awareness and language mediation skills, independent learning, intellectual (critical, analytical thinking), research skills, problem-solving, team-working, planning and delivering oral presentations, time-management, and the use of electronic media.
   

   In addition to the above, students at Level 6 (Final Year) will be expected to:

   
   


7. Learn independently, think in a creative and analytical manner as well as develop basic research skills.


8. Reflect on personal and professional growth in relation to language and intercultural skills for future career development.

The overarching goal is to achieve a proficiency level equivalent to Threshold Level B2+/C1.1 of the Common European Framework for Languages (CEFR).

This module will be delivered via:

• 3 one-hour seminar per week

 The module aims are achieved through a variety of activities, both in class and outside, utilising a dedicated online learning platform (Moodle). Attendance and active participation are essential. Students are required to submit homework regularly, engage in interactions with other students through pair and group work, and dedicate approximately 7 hours per week to self-study.