LA041-4-AU-CO:
Language Expert 1
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2020/21
Language and Linguistics
Colchester Campus
Autumn
Undergraduate: Level 4
Inactive
Thursday 08 October 2020
Friday 18 December 2020
15
26 March 2019
Requisites for this module
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LA069
This introductory module is a foundation module designed to introduce key concepts relating to languages, language learning and intercultural communication. It will help you develop intercultural skills and language awareness to support and complement the language skills that are covered in language-specific modules. Study resources include printed materials and online activities which support independent learning. Together, they will introduce you to some of the elements that define studying modern foreign languages. This module is compulsory for students in BA Modern Languages, BA Language Studies, BA French / German / Italian / Portuguese / Spanish Studies and Modern Languages, BA Modern Languages with Latin American Studies.
The aims of this module are
* to equip students with the skills and knowledge that will enable them to gain maximum benefit from their language studies;
* for students to acquire a professional approach to their studies;
* to provide students with the tools to understand linguistic concepts;
* to apply these concepts to the languages they study in order to become better learners.
On successful completion of this module, students will be able to:
1. have acquired skills for independent language learning needed in Higher Education.
2. be aware of the range of resources available for studying languages in Higher Education and know how to access them.
3. have acquired the basic vocabulary needed to describe and discuss language study.
4. have gained awareness of general linguistic concepts.
5. evaluate their own progress in language study.
No additional information available.
There are three weekly contact hours, including a two hour workshops in English and a one hour tutorial in the language the student has chosen as their major language. Class time is dedicated to the introduction of new concepts and focuses on creating practice opportunities.
Students will be expected to attend all sessions and to complete some relevant practical tasks for each session.
This module does not appear to have any essential texts. To see non-essential items, please refer to the module's reading list.
Assessment items, weightings and deadlines
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Exam format definitions
- Remote, open book: Your exam will take place remotely via an online learning platform. You may refer to any physical or electronic materials during the exam.
- In-person, open book: Your exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer to any physical materials such as paper study notes or a textbook during the exam. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, open book (restricted): The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may refer only to specific physical materials such as a named textbook during the exam. Permitted materials will be specified by your department. Electronic devices may not be used in the exam.
- In-person, closed book: The exam will take place on campus under invigilation. You may not refer to any physical materials or electronic devices during the exam. There may be times when a paper dictionary,
for example, may be permitted in an otherwise closed book exam. Any exceptions will be specified by your department.
Your department will provide further guidance before your exams.
Overall assessment
Reassessment
Module supervisor and teaching staff
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne, email: laetitia.vedrenne@essex.ac.uk.
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne, Mrs Daniela Carboni, Dr Beatriz De Paiva, Ms Emma Hopper
Dr Laetitia Vedrenne
Tel: 01206 872114,
Email: laetitia.vedrenne@essex.ac.uk
Office: 4.219
Mrs Daniela Carboni, office: 4.324, telephone:01206 874835, email: danic@essex.ac.uk
Dr Beatriz De Paiva, office: 4.211, telephone:01206 872236, email: bdepaiva@essex.ac.uk
Ms Emma Hopper, office: 4.303, telephone: 01206 872191, email: eehopp@essex.ac.uk
Dr Alvaro Marin Garcia, office 3.302, telephone:01206 872238, email: am17768@essex.ac.uk
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Prof Sonia Cunico
University of Exeter
Director of Language Teaching
Prof Paul Bishop
University of Glasgow
Dr Maria Da Conceicao Pereira
Newcastle University
Lecturer
Ms Marga Navarrete
UCL
Spanish Coordinator
Ms Laurence Richard
University of Southampton
Director Centre for Language Study
Available via Moodle
Of 60 hours, 45 (75%) hours available to students:
15 hours not recorded due to service coverage or fault;
0 hours not recorded due to opt-out by lecturer(s).
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